Thursday, April 4, 2013

Activity Day Girls Pinewood Derby rules

Below are the rules for the Activity Day Girls Pinewood Derby
A printable google doc is available here

Body:
·         The following are maximum measurements for the car:
o   Weight: 5.0 ounces
o   Overall length: 7 inches
o   Overall width: 2.75 inches
o   Between wheel clearance: 1.75 inches
o   Underbody clearance: .375 inches or 3/8 inch
·         Official race scale and measurement devices are considered final.
·         The body may be shaped as desired, but no part of the car may protrude past the starting peg. 
·         All material must be securely fastened to the car.
·         Kit wood provided must be used.  We do not require BSA approved kits.

Wheels:
·         The wheels may not be drilled, cut, beveled or rounded.
·         Use wheel bearings, washers or bushings provided.
·         Three wheels must touch the track at any time.
·         The tread of three wheels must ride flat and not at an angle (no angling or canting of the wheels)
·         Two rear wheels and two front  wheels must be positioned directly across the body from each other –(i.e. staggered wheel bases are not allowed).

Axles:
·         No oils or wet lubricants
·         The car must not ride on springs
·         The car must be freewheeling and have no starting device.

Each car will need to pass inspection before it may compete.