Is graphite legal in pinewood derby?

Graphite-coatings on axles and wheels are legal as long as your race rules allow graphite or dry lubricants. All of our pre-cut derby blocks, car kits and pre-made pinewood derby cars conform to official BSA and Awana car dimensions.

Are Bent axles legal in pinewood derby?

CAN I BEND AXLES AND QUALIFY FOR STOCK CAR OR PRO STOCK DIVISIONS? No. Bent axles are not allowed in either racing class.

How close should wheels be on Pinewood Derby car?

How close should pinewood derby wheels be to the car? The hub of the wheel should be a credit card thickness (about . 03″) away from the car block but can be as much as . 1″.

What kind of wood is used for pinewood derby cars?

Pine – Any of a variety of soft, light-colored woods used for pinewood derby kits. Ponderosa Pine – A soft western pine. Sugar Pine – A soft, western pine noted for a sweet smell. White Pine – A soft eastern pine.

Should I bake my pinewood derby block?

Should I bake the pinewood derby block? The short answer is no, do not bake the block. The idea behind baking the block is to remove moisture which will make the block lighter. Baking might remove more moisture but the block will quickly re-absorb the moisture after it is out of the oven and cooled down.

Can a pinewood derby car have 3 wheels?

Especially when using axle slots, it is often quite difficult to get all four wheels to touch the ground evenly. In fact, many times people end up with three-wheeled pinewood derby cars by accident! Don’t let your car design be accidental.

How can I make my derby car faster?

10 Tips and Tricks to a Fast and Cool-Looking Pinewood Derby Car

1. Bake your block.
2. Max out your weight at the regulation 5 ounces.
3. Use all of the graphite (dry lubricant is usually allowed).
4. Sand and polish your wheels and axles.
5. Check alignment.
6. Spend time on sanding.
7. Use a high-quality paint.
8. Add decals!

What is the ideal weight for a Pinewood Derby car?

5 ounces
First, the basics: Your car should weigh as much as it’s allowed. In most races, a Pinewood Derby car’s weight is limited to 5 ounces. If your car weighs less than that, add coins or other weights.

Where do you bend pinewood derby axles?

We recommend installing axles with a 1.5° bend for the front of the car and 2.5° bend for the rear. The axles heads are marked in the direction of the bend. Install the axles with the mark straight up. The alignment procedure requires turning the axles while they are in the car slot.

What size drill bit to use for pinewood derby?

0.0 out of 5 stars. Perfectly sized drill bit for pinewood derby axle holes so you can push your axles in with your fingers instead of a hammer! This means your axles will go in easily and straight. Drill bit diameter is 2.2mm. We have found that a 2.1mm (#44) drill bit is too small, making it impossible to push axles in with your fingers.

What is the size of a pinewood derby block?

The standard pinewood derby block is approximately 7.0 inches long by 1.75 inches wide by 1.25 inches tall. It has a typical density of 0.0138 lbs/in3. The blocks weigh approximately 3.4 ounces.

What is the pinewood derby?

The Pinewood Derby is a Cub Scout car race where 7 inch toy cars are raced down a sloped track. The concept originated with Don Murphy .