Special Thank You to Vincelli Insurance Agency for supporting Cub Scouts and the Pinewood Derby this year!
2021 Race Results!
Watch the 2021 Pinewood Derby races and find out the winners!
The Pinewood Derby returns to in-person racing this year. This great event will be held on Saturday, February 26th at Blackhawk Middle School’s cafeteria.
Covid Precautions
Per District 196 and Northern Star policy, masks will be required inside of the school building except while eating/drinking. We will be offering a Friday night turn-in on the 25th if you would prefer to avoid the indoor activity on the 26th (early turn-in is available by request at any other time, too). You do not have to be present to race on the 26th.
Car Kits
Car kits will be available at the Cubmaster's house (see email for details). Kits will be free this year for Pack 455 scouts and available for purchase for $5 for siblings, friends, and parents.
Car Building
There are many great online resources to help you achieve your need for speed.
Car Drop Off Details
By request. Contact the pack email.
Friday, February 25, 7 - 8 pm - Cubmaster's House
Saturday, February 26:
9-9:30 AM Lion and Tiger Scouts
9:30-10 AM Wolf and Bear Scouts
10-10:30 AM Webelos and AOL Scouts
If these times do not work for you that morning (or you have two scouts), come at the time that works best for you. All cars need to be checked in by 10:30AM.
Event
10:30-11 AM Scout voting. Each scout will vote on the best car design in their group.
11 AM-1 PM Scout racing
1-1:30 PM Open racing
1:30 PM Awards Ceremony
Details
Location:
Black Hawk Middle School
Date:
February 26, 2022
Time:
Check-in:
Variable
Main Event:
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Pack Specific Rules
Official scout uniform is preferred. There will be a uniform inspection opportunity at the derby.
Pack 455 will follow the official rules provided by the Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America found here.
Each car will race 3 times.
Cars not turned in at the weigh-in will not be eligible to race.
Cars that leave the track during a race are eligible for one re-run. If the car leaves the track a second time, no re-run will be allowed. If a car leaves the track because of another car striking it, the car that was struck will be re-run.
Awards
Top Racers: The top ten cars will receive trophies, based on the top average speed of three runs. In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken by the fastest single run.
Best in Rank: One scout from each rank will also win an award based on the Scout's Rank members voting
Design: Best Paint Design
Design: Most Patriotic
Design: Fastest Looking
Design: Best Fuel Economy
Design: Best Animated
Design: Most Realistic
Design: Most Colorful
Design: Best Scout Theme
Design: Most imaginative
Parental: Akela Award
Open Class
The top 5 racers will win a trophy. The best design and the most colorful open cars will win a medal. Anyone can race in this class. Parents, Siblings, or Friends can test their car building skills and see how they do on the track. If you need a car kit, they are $5 per kit.
Cozy Cub Cafe Concessions:
We will have a concession stand open during the race with hot dogs and bratwurst. The money raised from the concession stand is used to cover the cost of the Pinewood Derby room rental and awards.