Pinewood Derby

The Pinewood Derby is a scouting tradition.  Scouts and their families work together building relationships to craft and design cars from small blocks of wood.  The Pinewood Derby is held in January.   Race day is filled with pride and accomplishment as the scouts show off their cars.  The scouts learn the excitement of competition and good sportsmanship.

Official Pinewood Derby Specifications/Rules:

The official rules for the 2021 Pinewood Derby can be found here.

Design Tips

https://boyslife.org/pinewood-derby/

History of the Pinewood Derby

Check out this article about the racing tradition that began in 1935.

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2019/01/21/a-fascinating-look-at-the-history-of-the-pinewood-derby/

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