2016 October Pinewood Derby requirements on Oct 19, 2016 (772903) | MotorsportReg.com

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2016 October Pinewood Derby

Event Requirements

Registration closed October 15, 2016 11:59 PM at 2016-10-15T21:59:00-0700 Registration ends October 15, 2016 11:59 PM at 2016-10-15T21:59:00-0700 Registration opens July 28, 2016 12:00 AM at 2016-07-27T22:00:00-0700 Registration runs from July 28, 2016 12:00 AM to October 15, 2016 11:59 PM

Pinewood Derby Car Rules:

  • The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
  • The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.
  • The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the track.
  • The car shall not exceed 5.0 ounces.  All weights must be tightly affixed to the car and not moveable.
  • The official race scale that is used at car check-in shall be considered final.
  • The block may be shaped in any way that is desired. Official BSA wheels must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels.
  • The axles may be altered, polished and lubricated.

Unlimited (Group 7) Pinewood Derby Car Rules:

  • The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.
  • The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the track.
  • The block may be shaped in any way that is desired. Official BSA wheels must be used.
  • The axles may be altered, polished and lubricated.
  • “Pro Car” kits will be included in the unlimited category.

Pinewood Derby Race Rules:

  • Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete. The Inspection Committee has the responsibility to disqualify those cars that do not meet these rules.
  • Once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only race committee members can touch it.
  • If the car loses a wheel, or is otherwise damaged, the racer shall have 5 minutes to make repairs and have the car re-inspected.
  • Steward of the Meet shall have final say on all decisions made by the race committee or the inspection committee.
Registration closed October 15, 2016 11:59 PM at 2016-10-15T21:59:00-0700
Registration opens July 28, 2016 12:00 AM at 2016-07-27T22:00:00-0700

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