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Pinewood Derby Frequently Asked Questions

Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have or read through our list of FAQ to find the answers to the commonly asked questions.

Q: Who is invited to race?
A: Anyone and everyone is more than welcome to come race either live or by proxy.


Q: How much does it cost to race?
A: The cost is $15 per car live, $15 per car proxy if you are racing 1 to 3 cars. If you are racing 4 or more cars the cost is $10 per car live or proxy.  Make sure and include the cost of return shipping for proxy cars.


Q: Is this a league race?
A: YES.  This will be a highly competitive series.  You don't have to be a pro to come race!  Racing against the best in the country will help you drastically improve your own personal speeds.


Q: Is there a division for Rookies?
A: YES!  We will now offer a special division for racers that are new to league racing.  We have a seperate rookie division for the BSA Class only.  If you participate in the rookie division you will not be in the running for the overall prizes.


Q: Are there prizes?
A: Trophies are given to the winners of each class at the end of the series.  A cash prize will be given to the overall series points champion.  The cash prize total will be determined by taking 25% from every entry fee collected from January to May.  Certificates will be given out to the 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each class.  Rookie winners will receive end of season trophies and certificates.


Q: Can I relube my Pinewood Derby car during the race?
A: No.  No work can be performed to a car once the car is teched in except for cleaning the wheels.  Please race fair.


Q: Is there a show division?
A: No.


Q: Can I test my Pinewood Derby car before the race?
A: YES!  The track is open for testing on a first come first serve basis.  TRACK TESTING WILL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED ON THE DAY OF THE RACE!  Call to schedule a time to come and test.


Q: Is it safe to ship a car and how do I do it?
A: It is very safe and simple to ship cars.  League racers race by proxy every month.  The most affordable and simple way I have found to ship a car is detailed HERE.


Q: Are the new BSA wheels legal?
A: YES!


Q: What is the points structure?
A: Click here for the points structure.



The February Race begins in:

Track Records
BSA Class- 2.931
John Halliburton "DerbyDad4Hire"
Awana Class- 2.929
Rick Halliburton "White Mountain Racing"
Pro Class- 2.872
Dale Campbell "Spacewalker Racing" and John Halliburton "DerbyDad4Hire"
Royal Class- 2.914
Rick Halliburton "White Mountain Racing"
Needle Class- 2.873
Dale Campbell "Spacewalker Racing"

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