diff --git a/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/index.md b/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..100bbfb --- /dev/null +++ b/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ + +# Pinewood Derby # + + +[toc](toc) + +## Rules ## + +![QR Code to Rules](/cgi-bin/qrc.cgi?size=128&path=events/2020-2021/pinewood-derby/rules.md) +Cars must follow the rules or they will not be accepted. Cars may also not come into contact with other cars and may be removed from racing if we can not make accommodations. Please avoid adding to many decorations on the sides of the cars. + +* [Official Race Car Rules](rules.md) + * Remember 5 ounces, no more! Light cars WILL NOT WIN! + * Note Bottom clearance! + * Cars found to interfere with other cars can not be raced! + +
+ +Cars should be built by the scout according to their age. As scouts age up, they should be taking more control over their car. Webelos should be doing everything, on the other end Lions will need help with everything. Bear and up should be able to use tools. Tiger and Wolf will need supervision. No scout runs a power tool. + +## Dates ## + +* Bandsaw Cutting: 2024-01-17 +* Official Weigh In: 2024-02-21 +* **Race Day** : 2024-02-24 + +## Bandsaw Cutting ## +2024-01-17 +Like in years past, we will have some bandsaws set up and available for cutting blocks. Please come in with a design in hand and drawn in pencil on the block itself. Alternatively, a side and top view of the car can be submitted on paper. Be prepared to change your design if the bandsaw operator does not feel the design is posible, or safe. + +You will be tapped den-by-den to go to get your car cut. + +## Official Weigh In ## +2024-02-21 - Drop-off +Come in through the scout door (the one under the columns) and there will be a sign-in table there for weighing and collecting the vehicles operated by adult leaders. This is your last chance to add final weights and graphite to wheels on vehicles, as they will be packed away until Saturday's race after that! + +* [Required Driver Registration Form][registration] - airtable + +## Race Day ## + +Race day starts at 9:00 AM on the 24th (Saturday) and will go till Noon or until all the races have been completed and awards announced. This year we will be streaming the event on youtube live. To make the event feel more interactive, please use the [driver registration][registration] form and populate as much of the info as you can. Please provide an image/avatar/family crest and we will try to use it in the program. + +## Categories ## +First through Fourth place for speed + +* Voted by attendees + * Most Heroic Car + * Not a Car + * Time Traveling Car + * Scout-iest Car + * Scout's Choice + +## Resources ## +* [EASY Pinewood Derby Car WINS using Science!!!][science] - youtube +* [Driver Registration Form][registration] - airtable + +[science]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RjJtO51ykY "EASY Pinewood Derby Car WINS using Science!!!" +[signup]: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/125vg8uPbod_mQLMIsw96yBC53sB7thEWLfdhNpFNcGY/edit#gid=0 "Google Signup Sheet" +[registration]: https://airtable.com/appjByVlBt7bvO1gU/shr2lXigVOHJgktdv "Car Registration - 2023" + +---- + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/pinewood-2020.png b/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/pinewood-2020.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bc3147e Binary files /dev/null and b/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/pinewood-2020.png differ diff --git a/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/race_layout.png b/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/race_layout.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..09b11de Binary files /dev/null and b/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/race_layout.png differ diff --git a/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/rules.md b/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/rules.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..558ea86 --- /dev/null +++ b/public/events/2023-2024/pinewood-derby/rules.md @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +# Pine Wood Derby Rules # + + + +## CAR SPECIFICATIONS ## + +* Width - max 2 3/4 inches +* Length - max 7 inches +* Height - max 5 inches +* Weight - Not over 5 ounces +* Width between wheels - 1 3/4" +* Bottom clearance between car and track - 3/8" + +## RULES ## + +* Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited. +* The car shall not ride on springs. +* Only official Cub Scout Grand Prix Pinewood Derby wheels and axles are permitted. +* Official BSA wheels must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or +rounded. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels. +* The axles may be altered, polished and lubricated. +* Only dry lubricant is permitted. +* Details, such as steering wheel and driver are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width and weight specifications. +* The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices. +* Each car must pass inspection, the owner will be informed of the reason for failure, and will be given time within the official weigh-in time period to make adjustment. +* After final approval, cars will not be reinspected unless the car is damaged in handling or in a race. + +