Iron Horse District PWD March 6-7, 2026

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping and epic yearly event, filled with speed, cheers, and thrilling competition! I'm excited to announce we are just one week away from our District Finals Event. 

For this event, we have created a seperate WhatsApp group in our Pack 970 Community.
Click here to join that chat only if you plan to race

Stonebriar Centre Mall (2601 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75034

The event will be held in the older, lower-level space, situated by the elevator and below the escalator, near Cheesecake Factory and Dave & Busters. This will be a prime spot for all the action with great overhead views!  

• Easiest Access: From the parking lot in front of Cheesecake Factory and Barnes & Noble, or via the parking garage below.

• No Seating: Please come prepared and with comfortable shoes as there is no public seating in the event area.

• A Scout is Clean: Please help keep the space tidy.  Return any borrowed chairs promptly when finished.

• A Scout is Courteous: Remember; we are guests and ambassadors of Scouting.  Please be respectful of mall staff, shoppers and fellow scouts.

Friday, March 6th: 

Car Check-in and Inspection (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) This is where your champions begin their journey!

• Location: New lower-level mall spot.

• Requirement: All cars MUST be checked in during this window.

• Inspection: Cars will be inspected according to the rules attached to this email.

Saturday, March 7th: 

Race Day! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of speed, skill, and FUN!

• 11:00 AM: First District Final Heats begin – watch the best of the best compete!

• Following District Finals: Open Race Heats.

• Following Open Race: Outlaw Race Heats.

PACK PWD 2026.01 RESULTS

District Finals Race 

This is for the top 3 cars from our Pack PWD on Jan 31. They are already regsitered. If you are unable to attend, then one of our two alternates will race in your absence.

1. Nikolas Z.

2. Grayson M.

3. Ananda B.

Open Race

This race is for the two alternates that did not race in the District Finals and anyone else who wants to race in the District PWD. Our two alternates are already registered!!!

1. Alyse R.

2. Sterling A.

Who can race? All Scouts not participating in the District Finals (alternates were automatically entered). Racers from units outside Iron Horse District are also welcome!

FREE, but you must register here: https://forms.gle/wh4yineyBTyZYqqVA

Outlaw Race

Who can race? Individual scouts and/or family members, and anyone not in the District Finals or Open Race. This race may also include cars that didn't conform to rules but are within reasonable variance.

FREE, but you must register here: https://forms.gle/HEm4BA6DPstzoFy78

RULES

• Measurement: Cars will be measured in grams, not ounces.

• Maximum Weight: 141.7 grams.

• Tip: We recommend arriving slightly underweight and using tungsten putty to precisely reach the maximum, as the official scale may differ from home scales.

• No Work in Mall: No work on cars (other than adding putty) allowed inside the mall. All final dry lubrication (graphite), shaving, cutting, drilling, or sanding must be completed outside the venue.

• Security: After inspection, your cars will be secured and held overnight in a safe facility until race day. Only Pit Crew members will handle the cars until all races are gloriously concluded.

This event is FREE and packed with excitement for everyone! We are gearing up for a friendly, yet fiercely competitive event that you won't want to miss! We're talking awesome:

• Individual Racer Awards

• Dazzling Car Design Awards

• The prestigious and infamous Fastest Pack Award! Imagine your pack's numbers engraved on the Iron Horse District Trophy, displayed for all to see at the Bobby Lyle / Billy Gamble Scouting Center! Talk about bragging rights!

This year, we've made it even easier to join the fun – no Black Pug registration required and the entire event is completely FREE! While payment isn't necessary, donation opportunities will be available at the check-in table and on Race Day for any generous packs or individuals who wish to help us cover the costs of awards and event supplies. Your support helps make this a truly spectacular experience for all!