Competition will consist of heat races within each RANK, and a series of Grand Final heats at the PACK level. Track officials are responsible for the proper conduct of the races.
6.1 Inspection Gages
6.1.1 The race-day “Pit Stop” area will have the official scale and length box.
6.1.2 The check-in equipment used during Inspection and Registration of racers shall be the official equipment for the race.
6.1.3 The same 5 ox Master Weight used for scale calibration in pre-race check-in will also be available on race day.
6.2 Race Day Lubrication
6.2.1 The Track-master will lubricate cars on the day of the race. In the interest of fairness, only one lubrication is allowed before the beginning of the first heat race and then once again before the first race of the Grand Finals
6.3 Car Handling Responsibility
6.3.1 After inspection, the Track-master shall be responsible to bring the cars to the “Pit Stop” are for lubrication and at the starting line for staging.
6.3.2 Cars will be staged on the tracks by the “Starter Team”.
6.3.3 If, in the opinion of the Track-master, a scout’s physical limitations prevent them from fully complying with this requirement, the scout may nominate an assistant of approximately the same age who serves subject to the approval of the track Race Commissioner. In any case, the scout shall participate up to their limitations.
6.4 Lane Assignment
6.4.1 Lane assignments shall be determined by the racing software used to manage the race
6.5 Car Leaves Lane
6.5.1 If, during a race heat, a car leaves its lane but proceeds down the track in a manner that does not interfere with its opponents, then the race will be called normally
6.5.2 If the car leaves its lane and interferes with another car, the racers impacted will be given 2 minutes to inspect and/or repair the car, re-qualify and the race will be re-staged and re-run.
6.5.3 If the same car leaves its lane and interferes with another car a second time, that car will be judged to be in last place and the race will be re-staged and re-run without that car.
6.6 Car Leaves Track
6.6.1 If, during a race heat, a car leaves the track without interfering with its opponents, the racer will be given 2 minutes to inspect and/or repair the car, re-qualify and the race will be re-staged and re-run.
6.6.2 If the same car again leaves the track, that car will be judged to be last place and the race will be re-staged and re-run without that car.
6.7 Car Repair (Without Fault)
6.7.1 If, during the race, a wheel falls off or the car otherwise becomes damages, then the Scout may, to the best of their ability perform repairs with the assistance of their adult partner or Pit Crew member.,
6.7.2 The Racer and Pit Crew shall be allowed two (2) minutes to perform repairs and re-qualify for racing. This time may be extended upon the approval of the Track-master.
6.7.3 The car shall be re-qualified for racing in accordance with the Rules above.
6.8 Car Repair (With Fault)
6.8.1 If a car is damaged due to track fault, or damage caused by another car or person, then the Track-master, at their sole discretion, may allow additional repair assistance and time to the Cub Scout.
6.8.2 The car shall be re-qualified for racing in accordance to the Rules above.
6.9 Call to Race
6.9.1 Competitors will be called by their Car Number prior to each heat.
6.9.2 When their Car Number is called, each SCOUT will retrieve his car from “The Stage” and present themselves and their car to the Starting Team.
6.9.3 If the Scout, does not respond, his name will be called a second and third times.
6.9.4 If the Scout has not presented themselves in time for their heat, they will be judged as placing last for the race heat.
6.9.5 If no competitor is present, the Race Commissioner may, at their sole discretion, allow for a substitute scout of the same Rank to present the car for the race.
6.10 Track Champions
6.10.1 The top three finishers from each RANK will be awarded medals and the car impounded by the Track-master.
6.10.2 The car will be impounded until the start of the Grand Finals heats.
6.10.3 Inspection or repair can be performed solely by the Cub Scout will only be permitted prior to the start of the Grand Final heats.
6.11 Track Fault
6.11.1 If a car leaves its lane, at their sole discretion, the Track-master may inspect the track and, if a track fault is found which probably caused the initial violation, the Track-master may order the race heat to be rerun after the track is repaired.
6.12 The Race Area
6.12.1 Only Race Officials and “Current Heat Racers” may enter the track area. This rule will be strictly enforced.
6.13 Rewards and Recognition
The most important values in Pinewood Derby competition are parent/child participation, good sportsmanship, and learning how to follow rules.
The Awards Committee is responsible for recognizing and encouraging these qualities in addition to the traditional racing awards