Ten Steps to a Successful Pinewood Derby

STEP 1: Assign Date

Assign a Pack Meeting date for the Pinewood Derby. Make sure you schedule well in advance of Derby to assure the date.
Reconfirm prior to Derby night. Make sure that someone will be there to let you in (with a key!).
Typical Weekday evening time schedule


     Set Up                   5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

     Registration             6:30  (Webelos 1 hour later)

     Racing & Awards          7:00 - 8:30

     Tear down and clean up   8:30 - 9:30

Large Packs (50 or more Scouts), a Pre-Weigh-In, prior to Derby Night, is a MUST!

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