Pinewood Derby

August 27, 2023

11:45am – 2:45pm

Coordinator:  Ryan Lowe

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All LCC Kids ages 6 months through 12 years old are invited to join us after our Sunday Gathering on August 27th for races, concessions, and prizes!  

You can also join us at 9a in Room 200 on Saturday, August 26th to weigh and test drive your car.  You can also use this time to make any adjustments to your car.
Car kits available for purchase in our bookstore!

Click here to register your car.

Official Rules:

  • Car must fit on the track and fit in the start gate (cars from the standard kit will fit if assembled correctly)
  • Cars must not interfere with other lanes and other cars.
  • No part of the car may be beyond the starting post prior to start of race.
  • Cars must not damage or pollute the track by means of any attachments, components, graphite, lubricants, or decorative items or other matter.
  • Car may have no mechanical, electrical, or other assistance. Car must travel under gravity power only.
  • Car in race configuration must not weigh more than 5 ounces. The official race scale used at car check-in shall be considered final.
  • The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
  • The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2¾ inches including wheels.
  • The car must have 1¾ inches clearance between the wheels.
  • The axles may be altered, polished, and lubricated.
  • Modified pinewood derby wheels are permitted.
  • No third-party wheels allowed.
  • If the car loses a wheel (or is otherwise damaged), the racer shall have 5 minutes to make repairs.
  • Once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only race committee members are permitted to touch it.