Pinewood Derby 2023

Ready, Set, Go! Come join scout tradition at the annual Pinewood Derby!

Important Dates

Shaping Day #1 – Thursday 1-12-23 (5pm – 8pm)

Shaping Day #2 – Saturday 1-14-23 (1pm - 5pm)

Shaping Day #3 – Sunday 1-15-23 (1pm - 5pm)

Car Check-In –Wednesday 1-18-23 (5pm – 7pm)

Car Check-In –Thursday 1-19-23 (5pm - 7pm)

Race Day – Friday 1-20-23 (6pm – 8pm)

Location for Shaping and Check-In

Mandel House (Hadleigh, Patty, Carmen, Henry)

Race Location

FCC Church – 1207 Main Street Huntington Beach Ca 92648

Trophies and Awards

First through Fourth Place Overall - Pack Trophies

First through Third - Den Trophies (Pack winners not eligible for Den trophies)

Best design First through Third

Best scout design

Best patriotic design

Best creative design

Best paint job Best retro design

Best Huntington Beach design Best animal design

First place guest (This is the winner for non troop members only)

Please volunteer to help set up and take down track – We need your support Please name your car – Each car must have a qualifying name.

Keep in mind that we will use the Pack 101 rules. You must use what is provided in the box (block of wood, four nails and four plastic wheels). You can cut, saw, drill, glue, paint, sand and polish those items. If you want to add items to the block of wood and it is not related to the 4 plastic wheels or nail axles, you may do so as long as the dimensions meet the Pack 101 Official Pine Wood Derby Rules.

It's not just about winning the race... Awards are given in these categories: