Scouts are encouraged to use their own creativity and engineering ideas as they customize wooden cars for either speed, looks, or both! As you go you’ll just need to stay within the Pack’s rules, to avoid disappointment at check-in or on race day. Click here for our Pack’s Pinewood Derby Rules.

RUN OF SHOW

Each Den will have scheduled “Build Nights” at an adult volunteer’s garage. This makes the entire build process go more quickly , since not everyone has the right tools in their own home. Ask your Den Leader for your Den’s scheduled time and details.

Check-in for all cars begins on Friday evening, January 25 between 6-9pm.

The Pinewood Derby race begins at 8am on Saturday, January 26 and we should be finished by 12noon.

ABOUT PINEWOOD DERBY

An annual tradition, Cub Scouts work together with their parent or adult mentor to build their own custom race car! They begin by choosing a car design, then carve it out, and detail it with paint, decals, and other accessories to compete in their pack's own Pinewood Derby. It's s a wonderful learning experience centered on teamwork, ingenuity, and sportsmanship—all for the thrill of the race and a lifetime of great memories.