PWD Event Schedule
Pack 325 - Workshops
Workshop 1 - Saturday, Dec 30 2023, 10am-12pm (Details to be emailed)
The Workshop is an optional event for anyone new to Pinewood Derby who would like to get help with building their car. We will be sharing power tools as well as discussing tips for performance and design.
Cut out your desired shape from the wood block
Ask any of your questions on the build process
Avoid common problems so your car qualifies to race
Learn tips and tricks for speed: Dial-in your weights, graphite for wheels, polish axles and more
Bring your kit's wood block with your design sketched on the block or a paper and we can help you get it cut out. Then you can finish the details, decoration, and assembly on your own or with your Den leader.
Final details will be emailed about time and location.
Workshop 2 - Sunday, January 14, 2024 12pm-2pm (Details to be emailed)
The Workshop is an optional event for anyone new to Pinewood Derby who would like get help with building their car. We will be sharing power tools as well as discussing tips for performance and design.
Cut out your desired shape from the wood block
Ask any of your questions on the build process
Avoid common problems so your car qualifies to race
Learn tips and tricks for speed: Dial-in your weights, graphite for wheels, polish axles and more
Bring your kit's wood block with your design sketched on the block or a paper and we can help you get it cut out. Then you can finish the details, decoration, and assembly on your own or with your Den leader.
Final details will be emailed about time and location.
Pack 325 - Weigh-in/Registration
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 6:30pm-7:45pm
Location: Chinese for Christ Church - 4255 Williams Rd, San Jose, CA 95129
BE READY TO RACE - Get your car done! Don't wait until the last minute!
All scout cars racing in the Pinewood Derby must be weighed, registered, and impounded until the race. Cars that are not inspected and registered will not be eligible for awards or advancement to the district race.
New parents:
This is where you bring your scout's completed car ready to race. There will be officials (pack volunteers) inspecting and weighing each car. If it qualifies the car will be registered and the officials will keep it safe until race night. The cars are impounded to prevent anyone from altering their car after inspection and help ensure a fair race for all.
If your car does not qualify it will be disqualified from the race. PLEASE prevent this tragedy by carefully reading the rules!
Please be sure to read the car building rules very carefully. To ensure there are no issues with Pack 325 cars that qualify for the district race we will be extra strict during check-in inspection.
Exception: Parents and siblings' cars for our Family Races do not need to weigh-in or register.
Pack 325 - The Race
Friday, January 19, 2024, 6pm to 8pm
Location: Chinese for Christ Church - 4255 Williams Rd, San Jose, CA 95129
The Race
Opening Ceremony
Part 1
Lion/Tiger Races
Lions will race first, four times each (once in each lane), against other Lions. The two fastest Lions qualify for the district race.
Tigers will race next, four times each (once in each lane), against other Tigers. The two fastest Tigers qualify for the district race.
Family Racing
As time allows between racing action, sibling/parent races will be announced.
Lion/Tiger Awards Ceremony
Lion/Tiger-only speed and design awards presented.
The top 3 cars will be impounded for the district race. Everyone else can take their car home.
Lions/Tigers are done at this point but are encouraged to stay if they want to watch the rest of the races.
Part 2
Cub Qualifying Heats
Wolf, Bear, Webelos, AOL Scouts will race four times (once in each lane), randomly assigned by the computer.
Cub Finals Race
The fastest 12 scouts from the qualifying heats will compete in a finals race. The two fastest scouts qualify for the district race.
Cub Awards Ceremony
Cub speed and design awards presented.
The top 3 cars will be impounded for the district race (1st, 2nd, alternate). Everyone else can take their car home.
Family Fun
Family Races
Parents and siblings can join the fun with our Family Races. These are held between the scout races, as time allows. Siblings and parents can run their cars (no weigh-in or registration required) for fun, without the full rulebook scouts have to follow. Dig out your own childhood derby cars or make a new one along with your scout. Car kits and accessories are available at the Scout Shop or ScoutStuff.org.
Pioneer District Race
District Registration & Drop off: Thurs, Feb 1, 2024
Date/Time:
Thursday, Feb 1, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location:
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 5100 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
Who enters the district race?
The top two Tigers, top two Lions and top two older scouts (Wolf/Bear/Webelos/AOL) from our Pack 325 race will be eligible to race at the Pioneer District Regional derby. The third place car of each group can race as an alternate if one of the top two cannot race. The regional Pinewood Derby rules require that the cars be impounded after the Pack race and brought to the District weigh-in by a Pack race official.
District Race: Saturday, Feb 3, 2024
Date/Time:
Saturday, Feb 3, 2024
Session 1 - Lions/Tiger Scouts: 9:00 AM Check-in, 9:30 AM Race
Session 2 - Cub Scouts/Webelos/AOLs: 1:00 PM Check-in, 1:30 PM Race
Spectators:
All Scouts and their families are invited to come and watch the representatives from their Pack.
Location:
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 5100 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
More info:
All of the details--dates, locations, rules, tips, etc. - see Google Doc.