2016 Pinewood Derby Race: Saturday Feb 20 --- Weigh-in: Friday, Feb 19
Fast Facts
Car Building Workshop - January 30
Troop 875 will hold one more Pinewood Derby car building workshop on January 30 at Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church (3435 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm http://fallschurch875.mytroop.us/
Sibling and Family Derby Races
Siblings and other family members can also participate in the Pinewood Derby - they will compete in a separate open division. Sibling and Family member car materials (axles, wheels, body) can be purchased from the Scout store (5232 Port Royal Road, Springfield).
Derby Day Lunch
We will be offering lunch during the Derby. For $5 per person/$20 per family of 4 or more we will have submarine sandwiches from Wegmans, chips, cookie, and a drink. Details for sign up will be coming soon.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed at weigh-ins and the day of the derby for registration, show judges, track set up/break down, and a couple computer geeks to run the race software. The jobs are easy and fun but also very important for the success of the event. Contact Carl Gnewuch at gnewuchc@gmail.com to volunteer.
Speed Awards
Participating Derby cars will enter two competitions: Show and Speed. Speed awards will be given to the fastest car in each den, which qualifies the car for the District competition. We may give additional awards for speed that do not qualify for District competition.
Show Awards
Participating Derby cars will enter two competitions: Show and Speed. Show awards will be given to the two cars deemed best looking in each den, which will qualify the cars for District competition in the show category. Five additional awards that qualify for District competition will be given across the pack for:
District Pinewood Derby
Winning cars in the Speed and Show categories will be eligible to advance to the District Derby, which will be held March 12 at Lee High School.
- Derby will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, 22152
- Derby races will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 20
- Registration/Weigh-in will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Friday, February 19
- Late Registration will be held Saturday from 8:00 am - 8:30 am
- Official Rules for the Derby are available at the District Website: http://www.ncacbsa.org/old-dominion/2016/01/01/odd-pinewood-derby/
Car Building Workshop - January 30
Troop 875 will hold one more Pinewood Derby car building workshop on January 30 at Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church (3435 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm http://fallschurch875.mytroop.us/
Sibling and Family Derby Races
Siblings and other family members can also participate in the Pinewood Derby - they will compete in a separate open division. Sibling and Family member car materials (axles, wheels, body) can be purchased from the Scout store (5232 Port Royal Road, Springfield).
Derby Day Lunch
We will be offering lunch during the Derby. For $5 per person/$20 per family of 4 or more we will have submarine sandwiches from Wegmans, chips, cookie, and a drink. Details for sign up will be coming soon.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed at weigh-ins and the day of the derby for registration, show judges, track set up/break down, and a couple computer geeks to run the race software. The jobs are easy and fun but also very important for the success of the event. Contact Carl Gnewuch at gnewuchc@gmail.com to volunteer.
Speed Awards
Participating Derby cars will enter two competitions: Show and Speed. Speed awards will be given to the fastest car in each den, which qualifies the car for the District competition. We may give additional awards for speed that do not qualify for District competition.
Show Awards
Participating Derby cars will enter two competitions: Show and Speed. Show awards will be given to the two cars deemed best looking in each den, which will qualify the cars for District competition in the show category. Five additional awards that qualify for District competition will be given across the pack for:
- Best Racecar Design
- Best Military Design
- Best Scout Spirit Design
- Most Innovative Design
- Most Humorous Design
District Pinewood Derby
Winning cars in the Speed and Show categories will be eligible to advance to the District Derby, which will be held March 12 at Lee High School.
