1. PINEWOOD DERBY
FROM START
TO FINISH

2. OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION THE BIG RACE DERBY HISTORY TRACKS AND TIMERS
BUILDING THE CAR
PREPARING FOR THE DERBY
COMMITEE RESPONSIBILITIES
SET UP OPTIONS
THE BIG RACE
MAKE IT FUN
SCORING
AWARDS

3. INTRODUCTION

4. HISTORY OF THE
PINEWOOD DERBY
QUIZ

5. 1. The first Pinewood
Derby was held on
May 15, what year?
A – 1953
B – 1955 C

6. The first pinewood derby
was held on
May 15, 1953.

7. 2. The father of Pinewood
Derby is?
A – Joe Gargiulo
B – Don Murphy
C – Gary McAulay

8. The father of Pinewood
Derby is
Don Murphy

9. father–son relationship and promote __________ and
3. “I wanted to devise a wholesome, constructive activity that would foster a closer
father–son relationship and promote __________ and
____ ____________ through competition.” Don Murphy

10. Good Sportsmanship through competition.” Don Murphy
“I wanted to devise a wholesome, constructive activity that would foster a closer
father–son relationship and promote Craftsmanship and
Good Sportsmanship through competition.” Don Murphy

11. 4. The first Pinewood Derby
Track was how long?
A – 28 feet
B – 40 feet
C – 31 feet

12. The first Pinewood Derby
Track was 31 feet long.

13. Derby was held in what city?
5. The first Pinewood
Derby was held in what city?
A – San Francisco
B – Los Angeles
C – Manhattan Beach

14. The first Pinewood
Derby was held in
Manhattan Beach, CA

15. 6. The first Derby was held
in Pack 280C. Pack 280C
had 7 dens with a total
of how many scouts?
A – 35
B – 55
C – 60

16. Pack 280C
had 7 dens with a total
of how 55 scouts.

17. 7. Following the success of the first Pinewood Derby, the Los Angeles Parks department asked if you could hold their own races. On March 17, ____ the first Pinewood Derby outside Cub Scouts was held at Griffith Park.
A – 1954
B – 1955 C

18. On March 17, 1954 the first Pinewood Derby outside Cub Scouts was held at Griffith Park.

19. 8. Pinewood Derby has been adopted by many organizations. These include?
A – Girl Scouts, Awana, Royal Rangers, the US Military
B – Kub Kar Rally, Shape N Race Derby, WIRL, Corporations
C – All of the above

20. All of the above

21. 9. It is estimated that ___ Million kids have build and races Pinewood Derby cars since that first race in 1953.
A – 40
B – 50
C - 60

22. It is estimated that 50 Million kids have build and races Pinewood Derby cars since that first race in 1953.

23. 10. Don Murphy passed away July 9th, ____.B
C – 2010

24. Don Murphy passed away July 9th, 2008.

25. TRACKS
WHAT TYPE IS BEST?
WOOD
ALUMINUM
PLASTIC

26. Initial surface and joints
Build-it-yourself
Weight
Resistance to damage
Initial surface and joints
Long term surface and joints
Ease of storage
Resistance to the elements
Ease of assembly
Guide method
Stop method
ABS Plastic
Wood
Aluminum No
Yes
ABS Plastic
Wood
Aluminum
Excellent
Poor
Fair
ABS Plastic
Wood
Aluminum
Light
Heavy
ABS Plastic
Wood
Aluminum
Excellent
Fair
Poor/Excel
ABS Plastic
Wood
Aluminum
Excellent
Good
Poor
ABS Plastic
Wood
Aluminum
Excellent
Fair
Fair/Poor
ABS Plastic
Wood
Aluminum
Excellent
ABS Plastic
Wood
Aluminum
Edge
Center
ABS Plastic
Wood
Aluminum
Excellent
Fair
Fair/Poor
ABS Plastic
Wood
Aluminum
Foam Garage
Ridge

27. TIMERS Time Only View Results on TV Finish Order Only
Finish Order and Time
Time Recording
Many Others

28. Down and Derby
Video Clip

29. BUILDING THE CAR

30. BUILDING THE CAR WHEN TO PASS OUT THE CAR KITS WHO BUILDS THE CAR?
A ONE DAY DERBY
WEB SITES
maximum-velocity.com
pinewoodderby.org
pinewoodpro.com
abc-pinewood-derby.com
derbymonkeygarage.com

31. BUILDING THE CAR Wheels Aerodynamics Lubrication Axle Truing Paint
Know your rules
Aerodynamics
Axle Truing
Axle Alignment
Weight Type
Weight Placement
Wheels
Lubrication
Paint
DON'T Mess With It

32. BUILDING THE CAR Pinewood Derby
Please read the Rules and Instructions before building your car.
If the rules and instructions provided, in the box with your car, are not followed, and if any of the items listed below are found on your car at inspection - weigh in, YOU WILL NOT RACE...
Wet glue Wet paint or
Loose parts that might fall off

33. PREPARING FOR THE DERBY
Delegate or Die

34. PREPARING FOR THE DERBY
Decide on committee assignments
Prepare a check list to follow up
pinewoodderby.org
Solicit Help from the community
Decide on a location
Plan your set up
What Works and What Doesn't
supertimer.com has some good ideas

36. THE BIG RACE

37. A GOOD EXPERIENCE FOR ALL
THE BIG RACE
A GOOD EXPERIENCE FOR ALL
The purpose of the Pinewood Derby is to provide a positive experience for the organization, the parents and the child, with the emphasis on the child.

38. THE BIG RACE INNOVATE AND EDUCATE DON'T LEGISLATE
The officials for the Derby are volunteers.
Before you criticize their decisions, be
Prepared to take their place.

39. THE BIG RACE SCORING METHODS DOUBLE ELIMINATION RECORDED SPEED HEATS
SCHEDULE-FREE RACING

40. Wolf Den / Heat # 1
Boys
Wins 1 X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 0

42. OTHER COMPETITIVE METHODS
THE BIG RACE
OTHER COMPETITIVE METHODS
BEST OF DEN RACING
SIBLING RACING
UNLIMITED RACING
pinewoodderby.org

43. EVERY BOY NEEDS TO BE RECOGNIZED
THE BIG RACE
AWARDS
EVERY BOY NEEDS TO BE RECOGNIZED
AND MADE TO FEEL LIKE THEY HAVE ACCOMPLISHED GREAT THINGS AT THE DERBY.