PINEWOOD DERBY FROM START TO FINISH

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

INTRODUCTION

HISTORY OF THE PINEWOOD DERBY QUIZ

1. The first Pinewood Derby was held on May 15, what year? A – 1953 B – 1955 C - 1957

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

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

The father of Pinewood Derby is Don Murphy

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

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

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

The first Pinewood Derby Track was 31 feet long.

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

The first Pinewood Derby was held in Manhattan Beach, CA

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

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

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 - 1956

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

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

All of the above

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

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

10. Don Murphy passed away July 9th, ____. B - 2009 C – 2010

Don Murphy passed away July 9th, 2008.

TRACKS WHAT TYPE IS BEST? WOOD ALUMINUM PLASTIC

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

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

Down and Derby Video Clip

BUILDING THE CAR

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

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

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

PREPARING FOR THE DERBY Delegate or Die

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

THE BIG RACE

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.