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Den 6 (Andy, Robbie and Christopher) built radios from scratch for Elective 3 in the Bear program. The Scouts were able to get many stations from an antenna that was strung up.

It time again for the hallmark tradition of Pinewood Derby Racing!

The racing season will start off with a screening of “Down & Derby” at tonight’s (January 8) meeting. We will also be distributing the car kits and signing up parents to take charge of the “weigh in” as well as 3 adults to act as line judges the night of the race.

Sunday January 18th @ 2pm is going to be the Cub Fathers Track Tune Up - please contact Cubmaster Doug if you’re available.

The 2009 Pinewood Derby will be 2 weeks from today at the January 22 meeting.

Basic Rules:

These are the rules we used for our Cub Scout Pack Pinewood Derby race.

ALL CARS MUST PASS INSPECTION TO QUALIFY FOR THE RACE

Following are the inspection points

1. The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The official race scale shall be considered final.
2. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
3. The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
4. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.
5. The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body.
6. The wood provided in the kit must be used. The block may be shaped any way that is desired.
7. The wheels supplied with the kit must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seam from the wheels.
8. The axles supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated.
9. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.
10. The car must not ride on any type of springs.
11. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
12. No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.
13. Details, such as steering wheel and driver are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the length, width and weight specifications.
    

Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete. The Inspection Committee has the responsibility to disqualify those cars that do not meet these specifications.