Pinewood Derby

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Pinewood Derby Philosophy

Why do we have a Pinewood Derby? A good explanation can be found on the BSA's Pinewood Derby Training site. It looks like this:

Sportsmanship and good citizenship is taught by following the derby rules and cheering on friends and den partners as they race against others in the pack.
Personal achievement comes to any boy who picks up a woodworking tool and shapes raw wood into a sleek design. And, by learning woodworking, he prepares himself to more easily serve in the Boy Scouting's service projects.
Family understanding is enhanced because building a pinewood derby car puts the boy and his mom, dad, or other adult partner into a close and sometimes intense learning experience over, potentially, many hours.

Rules & Regulations:

Please refer to our Pack 528 Pinewood Derby Rules and Regulations. Your Scout's car must be in compliance with these rules in order to race.

Outlaw Class Rules: Pack 528 Outlaw Class Rules and Regulations.

Hightower Trail District Rules: If your Scout's car wins and he moves on to the distict finals, he will need to be in compliance with the Hightower Trail District Pinewood Derby Rules. Please note that these rules were published after our rules were published, but we believe them to be in compliance with each other, but ultimately it is yours and your Scout's responsibility to conform to the District's rules.

Pinewood Derby Car Resources

ORBL.com
This article was written to help Dad and Scout build a reasonably fast Derby car. The steps are in order. This should make the process easier and more enjoyable. I have also tried to identify all of the steps that the scout can safely participate in. If any construction technique in this article violates your local Derby rules, do not use it. http://www.orbl.org/pinewood-derby.html
Pinewood Derby Templates
http://www.derbytalk.com/
http://www.pinewoodderby.org/
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/02/5-easy-tips-for/

View the Wolves' Pinewood Derby PowerPoint Presentation from the January 2010 Pack Meeting.

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We had a great 2010 Pinewood Derby! Congratulations to Benjamin Burdette, Jake Burdette & Aidan Schroeder for their super-fast cars.

A special thanks to Dean White, Dan Manza & all of our Pack 528 leadership. Without their help it would not be possible to provide our Scouts with this invaluable experience.

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Refreshments Available on Race Day

The Webelos I den will be responsible for set-up and sales of the refreshments (a tradition now). Selection will include food and drink at reasonable prices. Proceeds benefit the Pack.