Here is the information for the Crossroads District Pinewood Derby on February 19^th at Eastland Mall.

http://www.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=902357

The attached document is the rules for the race.

If you are interested, register for the race and attend.  That is all you need to do!

Thanks,

Guy

Rules:

Crossroads District Pinewood Derby 2011

Below are the official Crossroads District Pinewood Derby rules. These rules are to ensure that all races are as fair as possible. Any alterations or non-compliance to these rules will result in automatic disqualification of the car.

Rules

• Wheels and axles MUST be from the B.S.A. Pinewood Derby Car Kit.
• Wheels may be smoothed but CANNOT be reshaped.
• Bearings, bushings, and spacers ARE NOT ALLOWED. Do not use ANYTHING that might even be considered to be a bearing, a bushing, or a spacer.
• Car specifications are
  • Weight- 5oz maximum
  • Width- 2 3/4 inches maximum
  • Length- 7 inches maximum
  • Vertical track clearance- 3/8 inches above the flat surface
  • Horizontal track clearance- 1 ¾ inches between the wheels
• Cars must maintain the proper wheelbase. Most (repeat MOST) B.S.A. Pinewood Derby Car Kits come with the axle slots sawn to achieve the proper wheelbase.
• A computer will be used to judge the winners. Since the computer judges the race, the computer's decision is final.
• ONLY DRY lubrication will be allowed. Cars lubricated with oils or grease will be disqualified.
• Loose parts (le. parts falling off during the race) will disqualify the car for that pass. Make sure ALL parts are on TIGHT.
• In ALL cases, the Pinewood Derby Officials’ decisions are FINAL.

Tips and Hints

• Through years of running Derbies, it has become very apparent that using any lubrication on the day of the race actually slows the car down. Cars seem to slow down because of a buildup of lubricant, and speed up as the excess lubricant dissipates. For best results, dry lubricants should be applied one day to one week before the race and the wheels rotated for several hours to spread the lubricant evenly. (HINT: DON'T LUBRICATE ON RACE DAY!)
• Wheel smoothing tip- Insert an axle into the wheel and put the axle and wheel into a drill or lathe. Turn on the machine, be careful and use sandpaper or a file to smooth the wheel.
• An official B.S.A. Pinewood Derby Wheelbase Gauging Tool can be purchased through the Scout Shop in Bloomington if you question whether or not your car is in compliance. HINT- Compare your car with other cars in the Pack. If they all have the same wheelbase, they are probably correct. If not, get the tool.

Pine wood Derby Rules

1. Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
2. Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
3. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
4. Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit.
5. Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
6. No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite.
7. The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
8. The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
9. Wheels can be sanded to remove surface imperfections, but the treads must be left flat.

·  Who builds the car?

• A Pinewood Derby® gives a Cub Scout and an adult a project to complete as a team. They design the car together, build it, and then enter it in the race. Each boy can work with one or both parents, a guardian, grandparent, or other responsible adult.
• Heavier cars are often faster than lighter ones. You can add metal (such as a fishing weight) to your car to bring it close to the five-ounce limit. Before painting your car, drill a hole in the wood a little larger than the size of the weight and glue the weight in place. Cover with wood putty and sand the area smooth. Securing coins to bottom of car is another way to add weight

Reminder – Skating at Skate-N-Place Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00. 

Admission and rental for our scouts will be on the Pack. Additional family members are general admission.  A cash snack bar is available.  Scouts need to wear their uniforms!

Anouncment!

Parents Brothers and Sisters – make a car and you can race it during the “intermission” as we set up the feature race.  All scouts will race four times down the track until we determine the 12 fastest cars.  Those 12 cars will move on to a feature race and earn a trophy.  Through that race we will determine first, second and third. Everyone participating will earn a Pinewood Derby 2011 patch!

While our volunteers set up the feature race in the computer, we will have a single elimination tournament style race for all non-scouts for bragging rights. 

Next Pack Meeting – Thursday January 20 – 6:30 to 8:00, Oakland Elementary, Wear your uniforms to school!

Pinewood Derby – Saturday January 29 – 9:00 to Noon

Dates to Remember – January 2010

We have a busy month in January with three events scheduled. 

Saturday January 16 – 1:00 to 3:00

Skating at Skate N Place – Wear Your Uniform to this Event

Our Pack is picking up the tab for all our scouts, all other family members are general admission.  The skating belt loop is attached in case your son wants to earn the loop for his belt.

Thursday January 20 – 6:30 to 8:00

Oakland Elementary School – Wear Your Uniforms to School and Pack Meeting

Pack Meeting – Time Trials

We will have a pack meeting with time trials for your car.  You will be able to run your car down the track to see how it performs.  The volunteers will be building the track and running it through calibrations too. 

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday January 29

International Laborers Hall – 2012 Fox Creek Road

RACE DAY January 29 – 9:00 to Noon – Wear Your Uniform to this Event

This is Race Day.  Cars ready and racers ready.  It will be a blast!