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20 Feburary 2010

RULES FOR THE MINGO TRAILS PINEWOOD DERBY ALL PINEWOOD DERBY RACE RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED OR THE PINEWOOD DERBY CAR MAY BE DISQUALIFIED

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RULES FOR THE 2010 MINGO TRAILS PINEWOOD DERBY ALL
PINEWOOD DERBY RACE RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED OR THE
PINEWOOD DERBY CAR MAY BE DISQUALIFIED

1. Each Cub Scout must use the current standard Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Kit. Only BSA wheels, nails and block of wood are permissible.
2. Cars must be built for the current scout year. Previous year's cars are not permitted.
3. Wheel bearings, springs, washers and bushings are not permitted.
4. Wheels may not be altered except to remove the excess casting material with light sanding. The knurled edge must not be altered or removed. Wheel covers are not permitted. BEVELING, TAPERING, THIN SANDING, WAFERING, LATHE TURNING, etc. IS NOT PERMITTED.
5. The distance between front and rear axles must be 4 3/8 inches. Axles may not be staggered. Wheels must not be inset within the original wood block.
6. Over all body width not to exceed 2 3/4 inches. Length not to exceed 7 inches. Height not to exceed 3 inches. Must have 3/8 of an inch ground clearance all around.
7. No loose materials of any kind are permitted in or on the car. No weights or other objects may be taped to the car. Only permanently fastened weights are permitted. Weights attached underneath the car must be recessed to maintain 3/8-ground clearance.
8. A parent or adult guardian must accompany the scout during inspection and weigh-in. (THE SCOUT IS TO HANDLE THE CAR AT CHECK –IN)
9. No liquid lubricants, grease or silicone is permitted. Only powdered lubricants are allowed and must by applied before the car is inspected. Additional lubricant may not be added between races. All lubricants must be applied outside of the building for safety reasons.
10. Cars will be weighed and may not exceed 5 ounces.
11. Cars may not be adjusted during or between races. Repairs will be permitted at the race official's discretion. The primary cause for repairs will be loose wheels or weights. Repairs are to be completed by the scout, and, his parent or guardian in the pit area. Repair time limit is 5 minutes to avoid excessive delay in the race.
12. Cars will not be touched by anyone after inspection. Only the Cub Scout car owner will handle their car during the race. The Pit Forman will place the cars on the track for the race, the scout will bring the car back to the pit area .
13. Each Cub Scout's car number will be called no more than three times to come to the starting area. If the race is delayed excessively, the offending car will be given an automatic last place finish for the race.
14. Cars may register only at their designated time. Cars not registered by the beginning of the race for the owner's rank will not be eligible to race.
15. Decisions by the race officials are final.