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2025 Pinewood Derby Design Rules

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Pack 99 Pinewood Derby Design Rules: Each entry shall be constructed from an up-to-date B.S.A. Pinewood Derby Car Kit for the current year. A new car must be built for each year. All nine pieces must be used. The car must be free rolling. No starting devices are allowed. Overall dimensions  (length & width) -  The car must not be greater than 2 & 3/4 inches wide (including wheels) by 7 inches long (including accessories). The original Pinewood Derby wood body of the car must touch the starting gate. No part of the car can extend in front of the starting gate. Wheel Base  - The Distance (width) between the wheels (front or rear) must not be less than 1 & 3/4 inches (measured from innermost part of the wheels). The distance between the track and any part of the underside of the car must not be less than 3/8 of an inch. Wheels cannot extend in front or rear of the body of the car. All cars must have 4 wheels (no more, no less) an...
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2025 Pinewood Derby Guide - Design Tips

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Five main parts of a good design: Maximize momentum.   Have a car that is as close to 5.0 ounces as possible, without going over.  Place most of the weight in the rear of the car, so it has the farthest distance to travel downhill (i..e, weight at the front of the car will have a few inches less downhill travel). Aerodynamic shape .  The difference between a square front and sloped front may provide a negligible advantage, but every advantage counts! Axle and wheel preparation.   Make the axles as smooth and polished as possible.  Ensure the wheel running surface is flat and without any burs. Lubrication.   Use only dry graphite as as lubricant.  Apply some right before race time to ensure the axles stay as lubricated as possible. Axle alignment.   If the car doesn't roll straight, it may cause zig-zagging on the track, which slows it.  The axles should be exactly perpendicular to the side of the car, to h...
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Welcome to the 2025-2026 Scouting Year!

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                       Pack 99 welcomes all new and returning Cub Scouts! All new potential Scouts are invited to the  Pack 99 Welcome Night . You're Invited: Cub Scout Pack 99 Welcome Night Dear Prospective Cub Scout Families, Cub Scout Pack 99 cordially invites all new and returning families to our annual Welcome Night. This event is an opportunity for interested children and families to learn about our program, meet Pack leadership, and have any questions answered. Current Pack 99 families are also encouraged to attend to help welcome our new members.  Join us to learn more about the exciting activities, character-building adventures, and lifelong friendships that Scouting offers. We look forward to seeing you there. Event Details: ·         What: Pack 99 Welcome Night ·         Where: Weddington Methodist Church Family Life Center · ...
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