Verona Pack 31 Pinewood Derby Rules


Pinewood Derby Car Dimensions:
* The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
* The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 3/4 inches.
* The car must have 1 3/4” clearance between the wheels.
* The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the track.

Derby Car Weight
* The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces.
* The official race scale that is used at car check-in shall be considered final.

Wood, Wheels and Axles
* The official pine wood block must be used. The block may be shaped in any way that is desired.
* 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.

Car Modifications Not Allowed
* Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited
* The car must not ride on any type of springs
* No starting devices. The car must be freewheeling.
* No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.