Salt Valley Pinewood Derby
When
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Where
St. Mark's United Methodist church -- Family Life Center
8550 Pioneers Blvd.
What Time
Racers Grand Entrance at 9:00 a.m.
Mandatory Check-in
Friday, March 2, 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church - Family Life center, 8550 Pioneers Blvd. (Send your car with a friend if unable to attend).
Races Begin: Immediately following Grand Entrace and National Anthem (approximately 9:20 a.m.).
Trophy Presentation: Approximately 2:30 p.m. after the outlaw division races.
How Much
Early Bird Price: $5 per entry good until Sunday, February 5th
Regular Price: $7 per entry from February 6th until Sunday, February 19th
Late Registration: $10 per entry from February 20th until Monday, February 27th
Special Notes
Pack leaders or one designated person per pack is responsible for registering individual scouts.
Note: Cub Scout Packs may register up to two speed racers per rank or the 10 fastest overall cars in the pack (not to exceed 10 minimum) and up to five design entries per Pack (maximum of 5). Scout may NOT dual register with the same car for both speed and design competitions.
For Salt Valley's Official Pinewood Derby Rules, please click the "Details" link in the upper right hand corner, then click the "Resources" tab.
Full-size Trophy List:
Fastest Overall: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Recognition for fastest in their rank: Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, 1st & 2nd Year Webelos
Car Show Design Division
"Most Realistic Design" (celebrity judges)
"Best Commercial Design" (celebrity judges)
"Most Futuristic Design" (celebrity judges)
"Best of Show" (voted on by the Cub Scouts themselves)
Fastest Outlaw Racer
Additional Event Highlights
- 6-lane aluminum track with millisecond software, laser start, and an optical finish gate
- Each Scout races a minimum of 6 times adn 6-lane rotation method
- Digital video projection of races and results and closed circuit projection of every race
- Full service concession stand complete with pastries, hot sandwiches, beverages, candy, snacks
- 25-item Silent Auction with racing, automotive, and Scouting items - proceeds benefit Troop 25
- Continuous showing of feature length movies; Down and Derby, Cars, Speed, and More!
- Virtual Pinewood Derby game
Contacts and Special Thanks
Thank you to Mark Roper and Troop 25 for hosting such a spectacular event!
2012 Rules
You can download the 2012 Pinewood Derby Rules by clicking here.
For more information please contact Salt Valley's own Master of Pinewood Derby, Mark Roper, or Council Service Center.
Helpful Resources
Lowes has set up several dates for participants (or anyone interested) to come in a measure their cars, add weight, polish nails etc. The dates are Jan 21, Feb 4, and 18th from 11am – 1pm.