• Always rule 1: Have fun!  As with all Cub Scout events, the first rule is always to have fun!
• No Complaining: Everyone is here to have fun.  Once a car has passed inspection it is a legal car.  Complainers will be disqualified.
• Attendance: This is a Scouting event, so all participants (and all Scouting Leaders) are expected to be in uniform.

In order to keep the events fair to all participants, the following rules have been established.  Cars shall qualify for the competition based upon the rules printed herein.  No other rules shall be applicable. (NOTE: These rules supersede those furnished with the car kits).  The decision of the Pinewood Derby Inspection Committee shall he considered final in all decisions relating to enforcement and interpretation of these rules. Rules marked with a * are required for the “Cheater” class

1. Kits:* Only cars built entirely from the “Official Grand Prix” Pinewood Derby kit shall be eligible for competition.  Kits may be obtained through the council office.  If kits are obtained through other sources, be sure that they are official BSA kits. 
2. Width: Overall width shall not exceed 2.75 (2¾) inches.
3. Length: Overall length shall not exceed 7.0 inches.
4. Weight: Weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces.  Weight shall not be added to or removed from the car once it is registered
5. Height: Overall height shall not exceed 2.75 (2¾) inches.
6. Details: Details such as a steering wheel, driver, decals, painting, and interior details are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width, height and weight specifications and they are securely fastened with no moving parts.
7. Attachments:* The car must be free-wheeling with no starting and or acceleration devices.
8. Springs: The car shall not ride on any type of springs.
9. Bearings: Washers and bushings of any type (including paper) are prohibited.
10. Lubrication:* The only lubrication that may he applied to the car is Dry Graphite.  This may be applied only to the axles, wheel hubs, and contact points between the wheels and the car body.  Graphite may not he applied once the car has been registered.  Use of liquid lubrication is prohibited.  Note: It you plan to lubricate your car, please do so at home.  Graphite which spills on the floor is both difficult to remove and potentially dangerous.  
11. Axles: Only the axles (nails or the “new” BSA axle kits) provided in the kit may be used.  Chroming, or any other type of special technical process, may not be used to apply a smooth finish to the nail or axle kits. Axle spacing of 4 3/8” inches must be maintained on all cars.
12. Eligibility: Only registered Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, or Webelos Scouts are eligible to compete.  Only one entry per boy is allowed.  Multiple entries made by the same boy will result in a disqualification of all his entries.

    Wheel Configuration

13. Responsibilities: It is the sole responsibility of each participant to pick up his car at the end of the race.  The District Pinewood Committee is not responsible for lost or damaged cars.
14. Wheels: Wheels must be full width, as provided in the “Grand Prix Kit.” (NOTE: Wheels with the raised lettering are a bit difficult to fit into the track slots.)  Wheels may not be tapered or re-formed so as to reduce the footprint of the wheel against the track surface (see diagrams below for examples).  Wheel seams may be removed from the wheel, as described in the kit, providing that the preceding rules are not violated.  No other modifications to wheels are permitted.
15. Staging:* Cars shall have a leading edge which is flat and parallel with the axles.  The leading edge should be between 0.5 (½) and 0.75 (¾) inches above the track.  Cars which “ride-up” on the staging pegs may be run backwards, or disqualified, at the judge’s discretion.  An electronic finish line will be used, therefore, it is recommended that extreme needle-nose designs be avoided.
16. Adjustments:*   Once a car is registered, nobody may tamper with the car, except to repair broken parts or to correct rule violations at the repair station.  An adult is permitted to make the repair and/or correction.  Any adjustments must be made under the supervision of one of the race officials.
17. Cheater Class:  You may modify your car to violate these rules except for the ones with * by them.  Keep in mind your car must fit on the pinewood derby tracks used for the event and not interfere with other cars on the track.  Cars that do not fit will not be able to race.