PINEWOOD DERBY 
OFFICIAL PAIUTE SECTION RULES
As of: 11-15-04
1)
ONLY OFFICIAL PINEWOOD DERBY KITS may be used. Any part of a B.S.A. kit may not be
substituted for an official kit part.
2)
Cars entered into competition previous years may not be used
again for any type of competition.
Only one car per classification may be entered per person.
3)
All cars will be registered for competition. When registered, the car will be assigned a
number. THE CAR MUST BE READY FOR
COMPETITION AT THIS TIME!
4)
Only the car’s owner may enter a car into competition. The owner of the car must be present to
compete.
5)
Only the car’s owner and starters may handle the car after it’s been
registered. No additional adjustments or
lubrication will be allowed.
6)
If a car or any of its parts leave the track before it crosses the
finish line, it will be no contest; the heat will be re-run. IF THE SAME CAR OR ANY OF ITS PARTS LEAVE THE
TRACK AGAIN BEFORE IT CROSSES THE FINISH LINE, IT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR THE
REST OF THE DAY.
7)
No starting devices are allowed.
8)
Each class is divided into two judging categories; cars may be
entered into either OR both.
a)
Race – Car with the fastest cumulative times.
b)
Show - A car registered for “Show” competition will be judged against
the following:
i)
Originality: The creative idea for the car.
ii)
Workmanship: The skill to make the car, not store bought decals and
decorations.
iii)
Color and Appearance: Quality and detail, neat and clean
iv)
Every car must adhere to all the rules for that class, even if it is
registered for “Show” competition.
a)
Ranger Kids
b)
Discovery Rangers
c)
Adventure Rangers
d)
Expedition Rangers
e)
Open (open to Ranger family members)
f)
Super-Stock
g)
Unlimited
h)
Commander
10)
Classes A thru E and H - Size, weights, and specifications:
a)
A car will not be more than 7-1/2” in length.
b) A car will not be
more than 2-3/4” in width.
c) A car will not be
more than 3” in height.
d) A car will not be
more than 6 oz. (170 grams).
e)
There must be 3/8” minimum clearance from the bottom of the wheels to
the lowest part of the car.
f)
Weights and decorations must be a permanent part of the car.
g) Wheels, axles, dowels, and
the screws for the wheels may not be modified. Painting, sanding off burrs or ridges, and
polishing is allowed. No drilling
holes, thinning tires, or changing the shape of the screws and axles is
allowed.
h) No bearings, bushings or
metal to metal contact in the running gear is allowed.
11)
Class F (Super-Stock) - Size, weights, and
specifications:
a.
With the exception of rule 10G of these rules, all other rules are the
same.
12)
Class G (Unlimited) - Size, weights,
and specifications:
a.
Wheels are to be used for their proper intent and purposes.
b.
A car will not be more than 12” in length.
c.
A car’s width can’t interfere with another car.
d.
A car will not be more than 32 oz. (908 grams).
e.
There must be 3/8” minimum clearance from the bottom of the wheels to
the lowest part of the car.
f.
A car may have bearings, bushings or metal to metal contact in
the running gear.
g.
Wheels, screws, and axles may be modified.
13)
ANYONE NOT ADHERING TO THE ABOVE RULES MAY BE DISQUALIFIED!