It’s time to rev up your creativity and get ready for one of the most thrilling events of the year—the Pinewood Derby! Whether it’s your first race or you're a seasoned builder, this is your chance to shine.

📅 Event Details

Date: Saturday, January TBD, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Parish Center
8000 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75033
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🎥 Helpful Videos to Get Started

• What is the Pinewood Derby?   Watch Now

• How to Build a Pinewood Derby Car:   Watch Tutorial
  
  

🏎 How It Works

✔️ Car Check-In

All cars will be collected in the neighborhood before race day and transported by leaders. This keeps things simple and avoids last-minute issues.

🏁 Race Format

• Every car races six times, once in each lane on the six-lane track.

• Races begin at the Den level, with winners moving to the Pack Championship.

• We also run races for siblings and adults—everyone gets in on the fun!
  
  

🏆 Awards & Voting

• Fan Favorite Voting: Cast your vote for the most creative, artistic, or original car!

• Speed Awards: 1st–3rd place and runner-up for each Den.

• Overall Pack: Top 5 Scouts advance to District Finals.

• Sibling & Adult Races: 1st–3rd place awards.
  
  

📏 Car Requirements (District Rules)

• Length: 7 in | Width: 2¾ in | Height: Max 4 in

• Weight: Up to 5.0 oz (141.7 g)

• Clearance: Min 3/8 in under the car

• Wheels: Must be BSA official. No extreme modifications.

• Axles: Must be dry-lubricated. No bent or canted axles.

• Design: All 4 wheels must touch the track and roll flat.

• Starting Edge: Must be flat—no overhangs past the starting post.

👉 View Full Rules PDF

❓ Questions?

Ask your Den Leader

📋 Important Times

• Leader Arrival: 3:30 PM (30 mins before race)

• Car Check-In (Optional): Friday, Jan 31, 5:00–9:00 PM at Hall B or Courtyard

• Car Transport: Cars should be pre-checked in and transported by Pack 970 leaders

• Race Slot: 4:00–6:00 PM (Room C – Pack 806 Track)
  
  

💻 Software & Roster

• Rosters due: Submit Excel/CSV with all racer info, including siblings/adults

• Naming Tip: Use 100s for Lions, 200s for Tigers, etc. for quick car sorting

• Learn the Race Software: Have your tech volunteer observe the race before ours
  
  

👨‍💻 Staffing Needs

• 1 person to run the software

• Volunteers to place/retrieve cars

• Helpers for voting tables & clean-up
  
  

🎨 Setup & Decor

• Decorations will already be set up (race theme)

• No taping to walls; pushpins only if needed

• No helium balloons allowed

• Tables may be pre-decorated—no leader setup required
  
  

🍕 Food & Clean-Up

• Food and drinks allowed

• Please follow “leave no trace” guidelines

• Clean-up your area and dispose of all trash before leaving
  
  

📷 Fan Favorite Display

• Use baking trays or shallow boxes to display cars

• No touching the cars—just admire and vote!

• Display will happen between 3:45–4:00 PM before racing begins
  
  

📚 Reference Documents

• District Rules PDF

• District Leader’s PowerPoint Overview (Link to uploaded PowerPoint or embed on site)
  
  

Let’s make this an unforgettable derby day for our Scouts. Thank you for your leadership and support!