Dream it! Build it! Race it!

Welcome to the exciting world of Pinewood Derby® racing - a creative challenge that combines engineering, artistry, and a whole a lot of fun. These mini race cars are carved from a simple block of wood, fitted with wheels, and customized to match your wildest ideas. No experience required!

Important 2026 Events

Pinewood Derby Car Handout - Following the Blue & Gold Banquet

If you are unable to attend the Blue & Gold Banquet please contact your Den Leader to obtain your car.

Pinewood Derby Adventure Day - Tuesday, March 3, 2026

This Den Meeting day will be dedicated to the Pinewood Derby Adventure relevant for your Den, and tips & tricks will be discussed for the race.

Pinewood Derby Car Turn-In - Tuesday, March 10, 2026

All cars will be turned in on this date and not returned until after the race. Please come prepared to make adjustments to your cars if they do not pass inspection. All cars are required to be complete and DRY before they can be accepted.

Pinewood Derby - Friday, March 13, 2026

Race day! Watch your cars race in full uniform. Pizza will be provided by the Pack, but it can be a long night, often lasting several hours, so please bring drinks and snacks. The seats closest to the track are set aside for racers so when your race is called please come to those seats and if you are not racing please sit at the table or stand behind the seats of those currently racing.

Pinewood Car Derby Rules

Car Specifications:

  • Maximum Width — 2 3/4″

  • Maximum Length — 7″

  • Maximum Weight — 5 ounces

  • Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited.

  • The car shall not ride on springs.

  • The wheels must be the wheels included in the kit.*

  • Only dry lubricant is permitted.

  • Details, such as steering wheel and driver are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width and weight specifications.

  • The care must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.

  • Each car must pass inspection, the owner will be informed of the reason for failure, and will be given time within the official weigh-in time period to make the adjustment.

  • After final approval, cars will not be returned to the Scout until after the race.

    *Rule for 2026

Pinewood Derby Races

Cars will race multiple times so that every car gets a chance on every lane of the track.

Den Races: Each Den has its own race. (Note: Larger Dens may be split into two separate races). The 1st place winner from each Den receives a trophy.

Grand Championship: The 1st place winners from every Den will race against one another. Trophies are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners.

Best in Show: Scouts will vote for their favorite car design, and the winner will receive a Best in Show trophy.

Family Race: At the conclusion of the Grand Championship we hold a family race where non-scouts can race their cars in a just for fun competition. This is open to kids and adults.

2026 Race Numbers

Tigers

102 Lucas Ford
103 Phoenix Hannah
104 Nolan McLeay
105 Liam Gron
106 Jose Martinez

Wolves

201 Rory Shiltz
203 Richie Knieriem
204 Juliette Sutela

Bears Blue

301 Elliott Brandt
302 Michael Czajka
304 Alex Gareason
305 Jacob Griswold
306 Charles Kessel

Bears Gold

401 Tobas Krepp
402 Caden Martz
403 Varick Mullins
405 Marky Potocki
406 Owen Shubitowski
407 Lilliana Youmans

AOL

501 Connor Daves
502 Blake Hall
503 Matthew Rodgers
504 Gordon Stanton
506 Audrey Sutela

Our 2020 Pinewood Derby Video

During the COVID-19 Pandemic we were unable to host a Pinewood Derby in-person so we recorded the race for our Scouts. You can watch this video to get a sense of how the Pinewood Derby works.