“CUT THE CAR” night for the Pinewood Derby is Thursday, February 11 from 6:30-7:30pm at Manatee Bay Elementary. This is the first of 2 chances to get your Scout’s wood block cut into the rough shape that he wants.
If you have not received your Pinewood Derby car kit yet we will have them at the school. We will also have extra cars available for $5 each.
We want this to be fun for the Scouts and the best way to make it fun is to let the Scout do the work himself. Win or lose every Scout will be rewarded at the Pinewood Derby for his efforts.
Pinewood Derby Rules:
1. Cars can weigh a maximum of 5.0 ounces. The cars will be officially weighed in on the pack scale at the Pinewood Derby.
2. Only powdered graphite is allowed as a lubricant. NO we lubricants are allowed to be used on the axles or wheels.
3. Cars run in the 2016 Pinewood Derby must have been built this year. Previous year’s cars cannot be entered and run.
4. Axles and wheels must be installed in the pre-cut area in the car. No modifications to the axle or wheel are allowed.
5. Wheels and axles must be official BSA Pinewood Derby wheels and axles.
6. Pre-cut cars or kits are not allowed.
Please see www.pinewoodderby.org for more information and ideas.
