Cub Scouts race Pinewood Derby cars at Woodfield Mall  (2024)

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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Sunday’s rain did not stop a day of racing for little cars that pack a lot into just five ounces.

The Boy Scouts’ annual All District Pinewood Derby was on track at the Woodfield Mall.

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Cub Scouts race Pinewood Derby cars at Woodfield Mall  (2024)

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What is the Pinewood Derby contest? ›

A Pinewood Derby is a racing event for Cub Scouts where participants create miniature wood cars from a base kit and race them on a track. Powered solely by gravity, these cars compete in heats. Cubs aim to be the fastest, but design and style awards are also given.

What is outlaw Pinewood Derby? ›

An Outlaw Derby is a Pinewood Derby with rules that are either identical or more lenient than the standard scout rules. It is generally done so that other family members besides the Cub Scout can build a car and enjoy the Pinewood Derby experience.

What is a Cub Scout Space Derby? ›

The space derby was a racing event for Cub Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America that is similar to the pinewood derby car race. Cub Scouts (the young-age division of the Boy Scouts) race miniature balsa wood gliders that are propelled by a rubber band and propeller.

What is a pine box derby? ›

With the help of adults, Cub Scouts build their own unpowered, unmanned miniature cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine wood, plastic wheels, and metal axles. With the popularity of the pinewood derby, other organizations have developed similar events.

Do boy scouts or Cub Scouts do Pinewood Derby? ›

The Pinewood Derby is a fun Cub Scout racing event held in many packs. During the event, Cub Scouts race small, driverless wooden cars down a sloped track. The cars are powered only by gravity.

What is the most important thing to make a Pinewood Derby car faster? ›

Much has been written about the physics of pinewood derby cars, and this is one rare case in racing where heavy = fast. Aerodynamics have little effect in such a short race, but weight does and putting the weight at the back of the car will make your car faster on the flat of the track.

How fast do Pinewood Derby cars actually go? ›

How fast do these things go, anyway? The distribution plot below shows a range of speeds from 177 mph to 229 mph, with most cars exceeding 200 mph.

What type of paint is best for Pinewood Derby car? ›

We tested over 100 different paints and selected the ones that gave the best results on Pinewood Derby cars. These high gloss acrylic paints work best if no primer or wood sealer is used - Just sand and paint. All of our paints are water based. They are non-toxic and water wash-up.

What is the best design for a Pinewood Derby car? ›

The wedge is a classic and probably the easiest shape (besides keeping a block) to build your Pinewood Derby car. The Wedge is the foundation of many cool car designs, and it is designed to be aerodynamic and is a one-cut wonder.

What is it called when a Cub Scout becomes a Boy Scout? ›

The two-year WEBELOS experience is a time of transition from Cub Scouts toward crossing the bridge to membership in a Boy Scout Troop. First-year activities are directed toward earning the WEBELOS Badge. WEBELOS II Scouts concentrate on achieving the Arrow of Light.

What were Cub Scouts originally called? ›

In January 1914, Headquarters Gazette published an article called "Wolf Cubs or Young Scouts – How to train them". This summarised the new section, Cubs, and its rules. One early tradition which remains part of many modern Cub meetings is the Grand Howl.

How many Cub Scouts should be in a den? ›

The Cub Scout pack is divided into several smaller groups called dens. Typically, a den has six to eight youths and meets two or three times a month. Den meeting activities vary based on the age of youth. Members of a den usually progress through Scouting together.

What is the fastest Pinewood Derby shape? ›

To go fast, it's all about aerodynamics, and the best shape is a simple wedge. Just like a spoiler on the rear of a sports car, the wedge shape allows as much air to flow over the top of the car without hinderance while keeping the car pinned to the track.

Is it legal to bend axles for Pinewood Derby? ›

Car Modifications Not Allowed

The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. (You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels.) No loose materials of any kind (such as lead shot) are allowed in the car. No bent axels, and all 4 wheels need to be on the track.

Which wheel should be raised Pinewood Derby? ›

Raised Front Wheel

The wheels are a significant source of potential energy drain on a Pinewood Derby® car. Raising the non-steer wheel (typically the front left) so it does not contact the track reduces the amount of energy used to start the wheels spinning.

What are the rules of Pinewood Derby? ›

All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race:
  • Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
  • Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
  • Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
  • Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit. ...
  • Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.

How is the Pinewood Derby scored? ›

Each car will run one heat in each lane. Cars receive 1 point for a first-place finish, 2 points for second place, 3 points for third place and 4 points for last place. After four heats, the car with the lowest total score is the winner of the derby!

What is the difference between Pinewood Derby and Soap Box Derby? ›

Well some boy scouts troops do build cars that carry a driver, pinewood derby (the small model cars) are typical of boy scouts. In Soap Box Derby drivers compete side by side on a gentle sloping track or street blocked from automobile traffic.

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