BHBL Scouts Presents the
2025 SPARTAN PINEWOOD DERBY
02 March 2025
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1:30 PM Check-In • Races Start at 2:00 PM
Town of Ballston Town Hall • 323 Charlton Rd • Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Questions? Email troop56G@gmail.com
Who Can Race
The Spartan Pinewood Derby is open to all registered youth members of Scouting America (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venture Scouts BSA, and Sea Scouts BSA). There will be three official scout class races: The Cub Scout Race, the Scouts BSA Race, and the Turtle Race.
Scouts competing in these races are welcome to race a newly made car or an old one. The only requirement is that the car must adhere to the official rules. Trophies will be awarded to the winners.
Official Rules
Car Specifications
Minimum Clearance: ⅜ inch
Maximum Width: 2 ¾ in.
Width Between Wheels: 1 ¾ in.
Maximum Length: 7 in.
Maximum Weight: 5.00 oz
Scale use at check-in will be the official determination of weight
Lubrication: Dry lubricant, such as powdered graphite, is permitted on the wheels & axles
Wheels:
Must be 4 BSA issued wheels with the text still visible
3 wheels must be in contact with the track at all times
No objects placed between the wheel hub and the body, i.e. wheel bearings, washers, bushings, etc. are prohibited
In order to race, cars must pass inspection. Cars may not extend beyond the starting line. They must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices. The winner of each round is the car that crosses the finish line first. The exception to this is the winner of the Turtle Race. The winner of the Turtle Race will be the car that finishes last. The overall winners of each of the three races will be determined using the double elimination method.
The Outlaw Derby
Who Can Race
The Spartan Outlaw Derby is open to everyone. The entry fee is $5.00. The winner of the race will be awarded a trophy as well as half of the money collected from the entry fee.
Cars that are entered into this race are not permitted to race in the official Pinewood Derby races.
Official Rules
Car Specifications
Minimum Clearance: ⅜ inch
Maximum Width: 2 ¾ in.
Width Between Wheels: 1 ¾ in.
Maximum Length: No restriction
Maximum Weight: 8.00 oz
Scale use at check-in will be the official determination of weight
Lubrication: Dry lubricant, such as powdered graphite, is permitted on the wheels & axles
Body: Must be made using the standard PWD block of wood as the base. Body modifications allowed.
Modifications:
Cannot interfere with cars in other lanes
Cannot extend past the starting line
Objects attached to the car must be secure, without the possibility of coming off during the race
Propulsion: Gravity only or kinetic weight. No gears, rocket engines, rubber bands, CO2 cartridges, external triggers, or other non-gravity based forms of propulsion that would give a mechanical advantage.
Wheels:
BSA official wheels not required
2 wheels must be in contact with the track at all times
No objects placed between the wheel hub and the body, i.e. wheel bearings, washers, bushings, etc. are prohibited
Wheels must attach directly to the axle and spin freely
In order to race, cars must pass inspection. Cars may not extend beyond the starting line. They must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices. The winner of each round is the car that crosses the finish line first. If no cars cross the finish line, the car that finishes closest to the finish line will be declared the winner. The overall winner of the race will be determined using the double elimination method.
Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers to help organize the scouts and run races. Ask your Scoutmaster if volunteering counts for service hours. If you're interested in helping out, please send an email to troop56G@gmail.com.
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