The boy scouts of america announced today that it will build the transcontinental pinewood derby track a 2 560 mile wooden course that will begin in san francisco and end in new york.
Build wooden pinewood derby track.
In 2013 i could only find this material in home depot.
Space the center of each track 3 1 2 inches from the adjacent lane leaving the center of the two edge lanes 1 3 4 inches from the sides of the plywood.
Attach the two legs to the track using bolts with wing nuts that will allow you to easily dissemble the track and store it when the race is over.
The car must have been made during the current year year in which derby is being held.
Cut your 2x4 inch boards so they will be 5 inches higher than the highest point of your track when the track is raised to a 30 degree incline.
Most tracks have between two and four lanes.
The car shall not ride on springs.
The pinewood derby cars rest on top of these keeping the cars from going off center.
Start your pinewood derby track by purchasing 200 1 2 inch countersink screws 40 1 inch countersink screws and three 4x8 foot sheets of 1 4 inch thick white vinyl coated hardboard or mdf board.
Two lanes are fine if less than 20 boys are going to race.
Wheel bearings washers and bushings are prohibited.
Below is information and free pinewood derby track plans you can download.
If you want to purchase a complete pinewood derby track our pro track is a light weight yet durable plastic track.
This one lane track meets official bsa track dimensions and is available in 2 foot sections.
Only dry lubricant is permitted.
If you are handy with wood you can build your own pinewood derby track but it will take time and a bit of effort.
A few things to think about before you get started.
Cannot use previous years cars.
Lead time is approximately 3 weeks from receipt of payment.
Purchase multiple sections to make any length track and multiple lanes.
What size of track do you need.
Building a pinewood derby track if you are handy with wood you can build your own pinewood derby track.
For four lanes of track you will need 128 feet of 1 4 inch thick and 1 3 8 inch wide pine lattice strips.
Only official cub scout grand prix pinewood derby wheels and axles are permitted.
Made of high grade plastic.
Besttrack is the patented original all aluminum track for pinewood derby awana grand prix royal rangers and girls fast track races that you can add lanes to as your budget allows.
