The Pack 7 Pinewood Derby starts with the passing out of the cars at our annual Holiday party in December. The scouts then use their imagination to develop their cars, taking tips from some of these web sites
They must follow the rules as set out by the Annawon Council to win trophies for speed and best design. We use the Annawon rules as the four fastest times of the Pack qualify for the Annawon District races. As soon as Annawon puts out the rules we publish them, along with tips on how to make the fastest cars while staying within the rules. The Pack 7 Pinewood Derby is a family event with a sibling and parent division in addition den divisions for the scouts. Sibling car kits are available though Pack 7 for $2.75 and parent kits for $5.00. (2008 pricing)
Weigh-in: Saturday, March 21st, 2009, 9AM-12noon at St. Mary's Rose Garden
All cars must be brought to the weigh-in in order to race. If you can not check-in your car at this time, you need yo make arrangements with some one in the Pack leadership to get the car weighed in and checked against the rules. Cars are checked for weight, size, axel placement, wheels and other rule specific characteristics of the cars. Scout leaders will be on hand with tools in case your car needs any adjustments. Once checked in the car will be kept by the Pinewood Derby Committee until the time of the race.
Race Day: Saturday, March 28th, 2009, 12:30 PM at St Mary's Parish Center
The track is set up. The scouts take turns pressing the button to release the electronic starting gate. And the cars are off, speeding down the 35 foot track in under three seconds. All cars that are entered in the derby run four heats. While the cars are running their heats refreshments will be available at the back of the hall. Good luck to all who enter.