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Pack 108's rules are based on the GLC Pontiac-Manito
District Rules.
Following the Pon-Man rules will assure your car is
legal for the
Pon-Man District Pinewood Derby Race, when applicable.
Click
here for a
printable copy of
the Pack 108 Pinewood Derby Rules.
A.
Only cars built from and
according to specifications in the “Grand Prix” Pinewood Derby Kit and
those below will be eligible for this race. Cars from previous
Pack 108 races may not be used. The car must be built new for this
year's race. Cars with plastic or other types of pre-fabricated bodies may
not be used.
B. There
are maximum limits of 7" Length, 2¾" Width,
and 5 oz. Weight. {If you wish to run in the district pinewood derby, there is a 2¾" maximum
Height requirement.} The original Wheel base of 4 3/8" (distance from front to
rear axle) must be maintained, although it may be relocated.
C.
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 substance to the nail or axle kits. Axle spacing (wheelbase) of 4 3/8" inches must be
maintained on all cars; however the location of the wheelbase may be shifted.
Polishing is allowed and recommended.
D. 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.
E.
Detailing and weights may be added to
the cars as long as they do not make it exceed dimensional or weight
limits and are not liquid or loose, so as to create a stored energy. Cars
with wet paint will not be allowed to race.
F. Attachments: The car must
be free-wheeling with no starting and or acceleration devices.
G. Springs: The car shall not
ride on any type of springs.
H.
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 for examples). Wheels may be LIGHTLY sanded
to remove burrs, but may not be shaped to provide a bevel, taper or
other modification. 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.
I. Wheel bearings, washers or axle bushings of
any type (including paper) are not prohibited.
J. 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 (wheelbase) of 4 3/8" inches must be maintained
on all cars; however the location of the wheelbase may be shifted.
K.
Dry powder lubricants, such as
graphite, on wheel/axles are allowed and recommended, but oils & greases
may not be used.
L. Staging: Cars shall have
a leading edge which is flat and parallel with the axles. The
leading edge should be between ½" and ¾"
inches above the track. Cars which "ride-up" on the staging pegs may
be run backwards, modified to stage properly, or disqualified,
at the judges’ discretion. An electronic finish line will be used; therefore, it is recommended that extreme
needle-nose designs be avoided.
M. 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.
N.
Once a car passes inspection &
weigh-in, it will be assigned a number.
O.
After inspection & weigh-in, his car
will be impounded until after trophies are awarded. No additional graphiting will be allowed and he
may only be able to handle his car
during his race heat, unless a wheel or axle is lost during one. In this
case, he & his pit crew will be allowed to make supervised repairs and
rerun his car in a later heat.
P.
Each car will race three times, once
on each lane of their track. The three fastest average electronic times
in each rank division will receive a trophy.
Q.
Everyone will have an opportunity to
view all the cars prior to presentation of the participation trophies and
picking up their cars. Until then, only Race Officials are allowed in the
impound area, to prevent any accidents from occurring to the other cars.
R.
Any disputes in the interpretation of
these rules or inspection violations will be settled by a majority vote of
the Race Committee. In the case of a tie the Chairman’s decision is
final. Scouting teaches good sportsmanship and conduct. Unsportsmanlike
or disruptive conduct by participants or spectators may result in their
expulsion from the competition.
S.
The Pack will send the top 5
finishers from each age group to the District Pinewood Derby Race, if there
is a Pontiac-Manito District race. |
