2019 Pinewood Derby Event Schedule
Derby Workshops
Saturday, January 12th
Saturday, January 19th
Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054cafab2caaff2-derby
Both workshops are listed in the signup, so make sure you select the correct day.
At these workshops, we will have most everything necessary to cut, shape, drill, and assemble your car including expert advice from our veteran derby racers! Just bring your derby kit and ideas! (additional weights and paint not provided)
Pre-Race Check-In and Inspection
Friday, January 25, 2019 – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Round Grove United Church of Christ
Once a car has passed inspection, it will be placed in the pit and will not be accessible until after completion of the final race.
Please be prepared to make adjustments to your car should it not pass weight/length limits for pinewood derby car specifications (see Derby Car Specs ). There will be some tools/supplies available, but please bring your own should you have them. ( ie; drill, extra weights, extra wheels, glue, etc….)
Ratcliff/Bunk Challenge
Entry Fee: $3.50 (Pinewood Derby Kit)
Friday, January 25, 2019 – 7:45 PM
Round Grove United Church of Christ
Inspired by the genius minds of Jeremy Bunk and Eric Ratcliff, who put together derby cars for last year's Open Class race 30 minutes before the race, we are hereby institutionalizing the Pack 729 Ratbunk Race!
Contestants will be given 15 minutes to do whatever they want with a new unopened derby kit ( according to standard Open Class rules ). At the end of that 15 minutes, the car must be ready to race ... or stumble down the track.
Entry fee for this is $3.50 in order to cover the cost of the derby kit. Because we need to buy supplies, if you would like to participate, please sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054cafab2caaff2-inaugural
There will be limited tools available for general use, but I highly recommend you come prepared with whatever you need to create your car. You will need to provide your own weights. You will only be provided an unopened derby kit box containing the wood block, wheels, and axles. The rest is up to you and your 15 minutes.
I cannot guarantee there will be any prizes ... except pride, definitely some shame, maybe a stick of bubble-gum.
Click here for specific details.
The build process will begin promptly at 7:45, followed by the Open Class and Ratbunk races at 8PM. So don't be late!
OPEN Class Racing
Entry Fee: Canned food donation per car
Friday, January 25, 2019 – 8:00 PM
Round Grove United Church of Christ
This race is for anyone who is not normally eligible to participate in a regular pinewood derby race and would like to race his or her own car! Prizes given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall. Previous years derby cars encouraged to participate!
Race Day
Saturday, January 26, 2019 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Round Grove United Church of Christ
Lions 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Tigers 9:40 - 10:10 AM
Wolves 10:20 –10:50 AM
Bears 11:00 – 11:30 AM
Shadow Patrol 11:40 – 12:10 PM
Lightning Patrol 12:20 – 12:50 PM
Finals 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Please follow good race behavior and sportsmanship. All siblings must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants and/or their families who do not adhere to these rules may be removed from the competition.
Awards
Awards will be presented in two categories: Racing and Design.
Award will be announced and presented on race day, and again recognized at the February Pack meeting.
Saturday, January 12th
Saturday, January 19th
Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054cafab2caaff2-derby
Both workshops are listed in the signup, so make sure you select the correct day.
At these workshops, we will have most everything necessary to cut, shape, drill, and assemble your car including expert advice from our veteran derby racers! Just bring your derby kit and ideas! (additional weights and paint not provided)
Pre-Race Check-In and Inspection
Friday, January 25, 2019 – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Round Grove United Church of Christ
Once a car has passed inspection, it will be placed in the pit and will not be accessible until after completion of the final race.
Please be prepared to make adjustments to your car should it not pass weight/length limits for pinewood derby car specifications (see Derby Car Specs ). There will be some tools/supplies available, but please bring your own should you have them. ( ie; drill, extra weights, extra wheels, glue, etc….)
Ratcliff/Bunk Challenge
Entry Fee: $3.50 (Pinewood Derby Kit)
Friday, January 25, 2019 – 7:45 PM
Round Grove United Church of Christ
Inspired by the genius minds of Jeremy Bunk and Eric Ratcliff, who put together derby cars for last year's Open Class race 30 minutes before the race, we are hereby institutionalizing the Pack 729 Ratbunk Race!
Contestants will be given 15 minutes to do whatever they want with a new unopened derby kit ( according to standard Open Class rules ). At the end of that 15 minutes, the car must be ready to race ... or stumble down the track.
Entry fee for this is $3.50 in order to cover the cost of the derby kit. Because we need to buy supplies, if you would like to participate, please sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054cafab2caaff2-inaugural
There will be limited tools available for general use, but I highly recommend you come prepared with whatever you need to create your car. You will need to provide your own weights. You will only be provided an unopened derby kit box containing the wood block, wheels, and axles. The rest is up to you and your 15 minutes.
I cannot guarantee there will be any prizes ... except pride, definitely some shame, maybe a stick of bubble-gum.
Click here for specific details.
The build process will begin promptly at 7:45, followed by the Open Class and Ratbunk races at 8PM. So don't be late!
OPEN Class Racing
Entry Fee: Canned food donation per car
Friday, January 25, 2019 – 8:00 PM
Round Grove United Church of Christ
This race is for anyone who is not normally eligible to participate in a regular pinewood derby race and would like to race his or her own car! Prizes given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall. Previous years derby cars encouraged to participate!
Race Day
Saturday, January 26, 2019 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Round Grove United Church of Christ
Lions 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Tigers 9:40 - 10:10 AM
Wolves 10:20 –10:50 AM
Bears 11:00 – 11:30 AM
Shadow Patrol 11:40 – 12:10 PM
Lightning Patrol 12:20 – 12:50 PM
Finals 1:30 – 2:30 PM
- Viewing must be done from behind taped areas.
- Heats will be run by Rank, and the top 3 cars of each heat will advance to the finals
- If a car has more than two running incidents, such as jumping the lane, it will be disqualified. Cars that have been interfered with will receive no penalties and heat will be rerun.
Please follow good race behavior and sportsmanship. All siblings must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants and/or their families who do not adhere to these rules may be removed from the competition.
Awards
Awards will be presented in two categories: Racing and Design.
- Racing Award: Given by rank (top three each) and by Pack (top three overall).
- Design Awards: Given at the discretion of the Shadow Patrol that is in charge of the race.
Award will be announced and presented on race day, and again recognized at the February Pack meeting.
