Goodman 500
In Indianapolis 500 style, NOAC 2002 will experience the first
ever pinewood derby. Arrowmen (Youth or Adult) may enter
the stock or modified divisions or both. Come see which car
will end up in the winner's circle.
It's Pinewood Derby time... big kid style!
Sign up as individual event 907 on your Individual
Registration form.
What is a Pinewood Derby?
A bunch of fun! On race day it is a group of Arrowmen racing
gravity powered wooden CARS of various shapes and colors
rolling on plastic wheels down a 32' plywood track. But
the actual competition is only a small part of it. The
building of the car, from coming up with the design to
applying the last coat of paint, is where the real fun starts.
Each lodge gets a kit with a block of wood, four nails for
axles, and four plastic wheels. Always keeping in mind the
Cub Scout rules, they shape and paint their block of wood
into a form to race down the track. This block of wood on
wheels may end up looking like a car, a fish, a cartoon
character, or even a coffin on wheels! Almost anything!
Who Can Race?
All NOAC registered Arrowmen (youth and adult) may
enter the Goodman 500 pinewood derby. Stock and
modified division trophies will be awarded to the
fastest cars and for 'Best Paint',
'Most Unusual', and 'Best Looking' to give credit for
creativity and effort. Each Arrowmen also receives a
Drivers License.
How Do You Race?
The cars are gravity powered, and run down a track
of two to eight (possibly more!) lanes. The track's start
line is approximately 5' high, and the track slopes down
to the floor and levels off for the final 16'.
The cars are placed on the starting line, the judge pulls
the starting device, and they are off, heading for the
finish.
Goodman 500 Rules - Stock Division
Participation: All NOAC registered Arrowmen (Youth and Adult) may enter the pinewood
derby.
Inspection: Cars will be inspected during registration for compliance to the specifications set
forth below.
Impound: Cars will be impounded when registered. After being impounded, repairs
will be limited to replacement of axles/wheels that are broken/lost during the race.
Specifications:
BODY: The body in the Official BSA Pinewood Derby Kit must be used.
Bodies of other materials will be grounds for disqualification. The body may be shaped,
hollowed out, or built up from the original block, as long as it meets all other specifications. Any
additions to the original body, i.e. steering wheels, drivers, decals, paint, weights, etc., must be
firmly attached.
WIDTH: The car width at the wheels may not be modified; it must be the same as the original
kit. Width must not exceed 2 3/4".
LENGTH: Overall length may not exceed 7".
WHEELBASE: Wheelbase may not be modified; it must be the same as the official kit.
WHEELS: Wheels and axles must be as furnished in the official kit. NO washers, bushings,
bearings or springs are allowed. Wheels may be sanded to remove the flashing only. NO
reductions in width or diameter, or changes in shape are allowed.
WEIGHT: The weight of the race-ready car must not exceed five (5) ounces as measured on the
official scales.
OTHER: Cars must free wheel with no stored energy or movable weights. There
is no designated front or back to the supplied body, either end may be the front. Racers will be
divided into region divisions. Racing will be on a DOUBLE ELIMINATION basis to determine
the three finalists in each division. The three finalists will then complete the double elimination,
racing among themselves to determine their finishing order. There will be judging for additional
awards in the categories MOST UNIQUE, MOST ORIGINAL, and BEST LOOKING.
You must be present to race!
Goodman 500 Rules - Modified Division
Participation: Open to all NOAC registered Arrowmen (Youth and Adult). You must
be present to race!
Inspection: Cars will be inspected during registration for compliance to the
specifications set forth below. All cars will be assigned a number for identification.
NO LUBRICANTS MAY BE USED ONCE THE CARS ARE REGISTERED!
Impound: Cars will be impounded when registered. After being impounded, repairs
will be limited to replacement of axles/wheels that are broken/lost during the race.
Bring your own parts & tools. Cars may not be modified after passing inspection.
Body: The body in the Official BSA Pinewood Derby Kit must be used. Bodies of
other materials will not be allowed. The body may be shaped, hollowed out, or built
up from the original block, as long as it meets all other specifications. Any additions
to the original body, i.e. steering wheels, drivers, decals, paint, weights, etc., must be
firmly attached.
Width: The car width at the wheels may be modified; it must be the same as the
original kit. Width must not exceed 2 3/4". So the car can straddle lane wheel guide
and roll freely.
Length: Overall length may not exceed 9".
Wheels: Wheels and axles may be the ones furnished in the official kits. Washers,
bushings, bearings or springs are allowed. Wheels may be sanded to remove the
flashing only. Reductions in width or diameter, or changes in shape are allowed. All
four wheels do not have to be in contact with the track when set on a flat surface.
Weight: The weight of the race-ready car must not exceed seven (7) ounces as
measured on the official scales.
Lubricants: Only dry graphite or dry graphite/ moly lubricant may be used for
lubrication. No liquid lubricants, waxes, polishes or soap other lubricants are
permitted.
Other: Cars must free wheel with no stored energy or movable weights. There is no
designated front or back to the supplied body, either end may be the front.
Placing Cars on Track: Each participant may place his car on the indicated lane for
each race and we prefer and encourage them to do so. If a participant does not
desire to place his car, he should tell a track official and the track official will place
the car on the lane for him.
Racers will be divided into Central Region, Southern Region, Northeast Region,
and Western Region, and OTHER participant divisions. Racing will be on a
POINTS ELIMINATION basis to determine the three finalists in each division.
The three finalists will race to determine their finishing order.
There will be judging for additional awards in the categories MOST UNIQUE,
MOST ORIGINAL, and BEST LOOKING.
Scouting encourages good sportsmanship.
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