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February 24, 2018

Private: Council Pinewood Derby Race

Congratulations to all racers.  Click for results. .

By Rank: 2018 Race Results by Rank 

Overall: 2018 overall Race Results 

Start your Engines!

Click here to view the flyer, or click here to register online.

Race on Saturday, February 24 or on Sunday afternoon February 25, 2018

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Register for the Council Pinewood Derby online.   Race is held at the Longhorn Activity Center, 5350 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137

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Who can enter? Any Cub Scout or Cub Scout adult who preregisters for the race. Racers choose their check-in time and race time when they pre-register. Arrive, check-in, race, depart. The race is ongoing throughout Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Times are recorded electronically with winners announced on Monday, Feb. 26th.

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The race is ongoing throughout Saturday and Sunday. Racers choose a check-in time and race time on Saturday between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 PM or on Sunday between 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Check-in Time is 30 minutes before your race time.

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Rules:

All Cars must pass inspection to qualify for the race. The inspection points are as follows:

  1. The car must have been made within the current year.
  2. The width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
  3. The car length shall not exceed 7 inches.
  4. The weight of the car shall not exceed 5 ounces.
  5. Axles, wheels, and body wood shall be as provided in the BSA kit. Car wheels/tires shall not be sharpened to a “V” rim (must be flat).
  6. Wheel bearings, washers, and brushing are prohibited.
  7. The car shall not ride on any kind of springs.
  8. Any details added must be within width, length, and weight limits.
  9. The car must be freewheeling with no starting devices.
  10. No loose material of any kind (such as a lead shot) allowed in the car,
  11. The official number on race day must be clearly marked and visible on both side of the car.

(For more information on rules and regulations refer to Cub Scout Grand Prix Guidebook).

Fees cover cost of trophies. Registrations received after February 20 will not receive the early registration discount.
Early Bird fee: $12.00 per participant (for trophies) through Tuesday of race week.
Full Fee: $15.00 per participant (for trophies) after Tuesday.

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Location

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February 24, 2018 February 25, 2018 Longhorn Activity Center 9:00 am-6:00 pm Register