In Indianapolis 500 style, NOAC 2002 will experience the first ever pinewood derby. Arrowmen (Youth or Adult) may enter the stock or modified divisions or both. Come see which car will end up in the winner's circle. It's Pinewood Derby time... big kid style!
Sign up as individual event 907 on your Individual Registration form.
A bunch of fun! On race day it is a group of Arrowmen racing gravity powered wooden CARS of various shapes and colors rolling on plastic wheels down a 32' plywood track. But the actual competition is only a small part of it. The building of the car, from coming up with the design to applying the last coat of paint, is where the real fun starts. Each lodge gets a kit with a block of wood, four nails for axles, and four plastic wheels. Always keeping in mind the Cub Scout rules, they shape and paint their block of wood into a form to race down the track. This block of wood on wheels may end up looking like a car, a fish, a cartoon character, or even a coffin on wheels! Almost anything!
All NOAC registered Arrowmen (youth and adult) may enter the Goodman 500 pinewood derby. Stock and modified division trophies will be awarded to the fastest cars and for 'Best Paint', 'Most Unusual', and 'Best Looking' to give credit for creativity and effort. Each Arrowmen also receives a Drivers License.
The cars are gravity powered, and run down a track of two to eight (possibly more!) lanes. The track's start line is approximately 5' high, and the track slopes down to the floor and levels off for the final 16'. The cars are placed on the starting line, the judge pulls the starting device, and they are off, heading for the finish.
Participation: All NOAC registered Arrowmen (Youth and Adult) may enter the pinewood derby.
Inspection: Cars will be inspected during registration for compliance to the specifications set forth below.
Impound: Cars will be impounded when registered. After being impounded, repairs will be limited to replacement of axles/wheels that are broken/lost during the race.
Specifications:
BODY: The body in the Official BSA Pinewood Derby Kit must be used.
Bodies of other materials will be grounds for disqualification. The body may be shaped,
hollowed out, or built up from the original block, as long as it meets all other specifications. Any
additions to the original body, i.e. steering wheels, drivers, decals, paint, weights, etc., must be
firmly attached.
WIDTH: The car width at the wheels may not be modified; it must be the same as the original kit. Width must not exceed 2 3/4".
LENGTH: Overall length may not exceed 7".
WHEELBASE: Wheelbase may not be modified; it must be the same as the official kit.
WHEELS: Wheels and axles must be as furnished in the official kit. NO washers, bushings, bearings or springs are allowed. Wheels may be sanded to remove the flashing only. NO reductions in width or diameter, or changes in shape are allowed.
WEIGHT: The weight of the race-ready car must not exceed five (5) ounces as measured on the official scales.
OTHER: Cars must free wheel with no stored energy or movable weights. There is no designated front or back to the supplied body, either end may be the front. Racers will be divided into region divisions. Racing will be on a DOUBLE ELIMINATION basis to determine the three finalists in each division. The three finalists will then complete the double elimination, racing among themselves to determine their finishing order. There will be judging for additional awards in the categories MOST UNIQUE, MOST ORIGINAL, and BEST LOOKING.
You must be present to race!
Participation: Open to all NOAC registered Arrowmen (Youth and Adult). You must be present to race!
Inspection: Cars will be inspected during registration for compliance to the specifications set forth below. All cars will be assigned a number for identification. NO LUBRICANTS MAY BE USED ONCE THE CARS ARE REGISTERED!
Impound: Cars will be impounded when registered. After being impounded, repairs will be limited to replacement of axles/wheels that are broken/lost during the race. Bring your own parts & tools. Cars may not be modified after passing inspection.
Body: The body in the Official BSA Pinewood Derby Kit must be used. Bodies of other materials will not be allowed. The body may be shaped, hollowed out, or built up from the original block, as long as it meets all other specifications. Any additions to the original body, i.e. steering wheels, drivers, decals, paint, weights, etc., must be firmly attached.
Width: The car width at the wheels may be modified; it must be the same as the original kit. Width must not exceed 2 3/4". So the car can straddle lane wheel guide and roll freely.
Length: Overall length may not exceed 9".
Wheels: Wheels and axles may be the ones furnished in the official kits. Washers, bushings, bearings or springs are allowed. Wheels may be sanded to remove the flashing only. Reductions in width or diameter, or changes in shape are allowed. All four wheels do not have to be in contact with the track when set on a flat surface.
Weight: The weight of the race-ready car must not exceed seven (7) ounces as measured on the official scales.
Lubricants: Only dry graphite or dry graphite/ moly lubricant may be used for lubrication. No liquid lubricants, waxes, polishes or soap other lubricants are permitted.
Other: Cars must free wheel with no stored energy or movable weights. There is no designated front or back to the supplied body, either end may be the front.
Placing Cars on Track: Each participant may place his car on the indicated lane for each race and we prefer and encourage them to do so. If a participant does not desire to place his car, he should tell a track official and the track official will place the car on the lane for him.
Racers will be divided into Central Region, Southern Region, Northeast Region, and Western Region, and OTHER participant divisions. Racing will be on a POINTS ELIMINATION basis to determine the three finalists in each division. The three finalists will race to determine their finishing order.
There will be judging for additional awards in the categories MOST UNIQUE, MOST ORIGINAL, and BEST LOOKING.
Scouting encourages good sportsmanship.
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