This year's Pinewood Derby is scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2012.  If for some reason you cannot make the race, but would still like to participate, please talk to someone else in your den that could race for you.

In addition to the speed races, there will be a Concours only event for artistic achievement held at the same time as the Pack open race. Judges will evaluate the cars while they are on the holding table after they have passed inspection. This competition is for the Cub Scouts who have focused on the creation of a racer for artistry. It is not necessary for a Concours car to race; however, the cars must meet the same criteria as race cars (height, width, etc.).  A scout may enter a car to race and another car for Concours judging if they desire; however, extra cars must be purchased by the scout at their own expense.

The Concours only event will also be by age class for the following identified competition classes:

The judges will award one trophy for each category for each scout class.
Race winners from every rank can participate in the pack championship race.
A scout may win one Speed race and one Concours event in their rank.

Five winners from the pack race can participate in the District pinewood derby. The district race will most probably be on Saturday February 25th at Pender United Methodist Church. But I will have to confirm this and send out another e-mail to confirm the time and place.

Race Car Rules 
Remember that cars will be inspected for compliance with all of the following rules prior to race. 

• Weight: 5 oz. Maximum
• Wheels: MUST USE WHEELS INCLUDED IN THE KIT. All 4 wheels touching track surface. You may sand the wheels to remove the molding seam on the tread. No other wheel changes are allowed.
• Wheelbase: As per scout kit. No changes to basic wheelbase is allowed.
• Axles: Nails only as per kit. Removal of flashing or burrs and polishing is allowed.
• Lubricant: Graphite only. No graphite may be applied in the Oak Hill School, or after Race Day inspection.
• Propulsion: Gravity (No rocket engines!)
• Width: As per car kit. Maximum is 2¾ inches outside diameter.
• Height: As per car kit. Less than 5½ inches.
• Length: As per car kit. No longer or shorter than the car as it comes out of the box.
• Details: Details such as steering wheel, driver, decals, painting, on the interior of the car only. Cars with wet paint will not be accepted.
• Inspection: Each car must pass inspection by the Official Inspection Committee before it may compete in the Scouts Only competition. Scouts will have until 9:00 AM of Race Day to meet the inspection criteria. A Pit with extra parts will be available for last minute changes/adjustments

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