Pinewood Derby
Cub Scout Pack 236
Do Your Best
South Lyon, Michigan - Chartered by Sayre Elementary School
Pinewood Derby - 2008
The Pinewood Derby is one of the most popular events in Cub Scouting. Every year more than a million boys and parents team up to
carve, decorate, weigh, adjust, fret over, and finally race a Pinewood Derby car. The first Pinewood Derby was held in 1953 by Cub
Scout Pack 280 of Manhattan Beach, California, and as of 1991, more than 81 million Pinewood Derby model car kits have been sold.

The purpose of the Pinewood Derby is to help the Cub Scout build a team relationship with their parent or helper, experience the
sense of accomplishment and the excitement of competition, learn good sportsmanship, and to have fun.

The 2008 Pinewood Derby will be an exicting event for all scouts, parents and all involved.  But, its not possible without the hard work
of the volunteers who organize and prepare for this big day.
Derby Pre-Registration at Sayre Cafeteria

Note time change:   the pre-registration will be held ½ hour earlier than normal

It is highly recommended that the Scouts pre-register their cars before the derby.
Each scout pre-registering will receive a special derby pin/patch.

Scouts may wear Class “B” uniforms
Wheels should be attached for pre-registration
The scout will be asked to name their car
Some tools and weights will be available at pre-registration

Registration times by scout level:

6:00-6:30 p.m.  Tiger Cubs
6:30-7:00 p.m.  Wolf Cubs
7:00-7:15 p.m.  Bear Scouts
7:15-7:30 p.m.  Webelos Scouts
7:30-8:00 p.m.  Open Class (parents, siblings, friends and teachers)
Wednesday,
March 5
Sayre
Cafeteria
Friday,
March 7
St. Joseph
Church
Race Set-Up at 6:45 pm

Note time change:   the pre-registration will be held 1½ hour later than normal

Everyone is invited to assist in setting up the facilities for the race.  Volunteers are
needed to set up:

  •         race track
  •         registration table, impound table
  •         signage
  •         raffle – prizes, boxes and ticket dispensers
  •         bake sale
  •         kitchen
  •         tables for eating and viewing

Time permitting after set-up - Car Tune Up:  $2 entry fee to test your car on all six
lanes of one of the tracks.
Race Day

Note time change:   the race will be held ½ hour earlier than normal

Scouts are required to wear Class “A” uniforms
All cars need to register/check-in (see times below).
Cars will be weighed/re-weighed at registration.
Cars will be impounded at registration until race time.

Tentative schedule for the race day**:
    7:00 a.m.  Final Race Set-up
    8:30 a.m.  Wolf Registration
    8:45 a.m.  Tiger Cub Registration
    9:00 a.m.  Opening Ceremonies
    9:05 a.m.  Racing Begins
       
Racing order:  
    Wolf
    Tiger Cub
    Bear
    4th Grade Webelos
    5th Grade Webelos     
    Pack Finals
    Opening Class

    10:00 a.m.  Bear Registration
    10:30 a.m.  4th Grade Webelos Registration
    11:00 a.m.  5th Grade Webelos Registration
    11:30 p.m.  Open Class Registration
    1:30 p.m.  Racing Complete

** All times are approximate.  It is recommended that you are there a few minutes
early in case the race is running ahead of schedule.  It is also recommended that
you bring your patience in case the race has encountered challenges!

The raffle will begin once registrations are completed and will go throughout the
end of racing as time permits.

For refreshments, the following will be available:

Hot dogs and chips – free to all, while supplies last
Coffee and lemonade – free to all, while supplies last
Water – available for .50 cents per bottle
Cookies and cake – for purchase at the bake sale
Carvel Ice Cream – available for $2 (.75 cents goes to scouts)

Clean up is immediately following Open Class Racing.  All are invited to assist in
clean-up.  Your assistance will be much appreciated!
Saturday,
March 8
St. Joseph
Church