KubKar (Pinewood Derby)
“KubKar racing is a 30 year old tradition in the Scouting movement. It allows Cubs the chance to design a vehicle starting from a block of wood, carve or cut it into a desirable shape and then race it against other Cubs. Cubs learn how to use woodworking tools and important aspects of woodshop safety while under the supervision of leaders and adults.” [1]
General Rules:
All cars must start by gravity from a standstill, at the starting point. No pushing is allowed. To finish the car whose nose is the first to cross the finish line is the winner. The race official will decide the winner, and if the result is too close to call, a second race can be run. If any car leaves the track the race can be restarted. If the same car leaves again, the car is eliminated. [1]
Each Cub is given a Kub Kar kit which consists of:
a block of pine, 7″ x 1.25″ x 1.75″
four plastic wheels
four nails (used as axles)
a rules/instructions sheet
With the popularity of the pinewood derby, other organizations have developed similar events and a small industry has developed to provide tracks, timers, scales and other products. — Wikipedia
References
[1] KubKar Design – 53kubkar
[2] KubKar – 53kubkar
[3] Pinewood Derby
[4] McGrew’s Miscellanea > Derby
[5] Pinewood Derby
[6] Pinewood Derby Cars – Designs and Plans – Speed Tips – Supplies
[7] Pinewood derby [Wikipedia]
[8] Pinewood Derby Secrets and Winning Tips – Cub Scouts [Scoutorama]
[9] The Ultimate Pinewood Derby Site
[10] Pinewood Derby Products and Innovation for the winning edge since 1978 [WinDerby]
Pinewood Derby Cars – Winning Secrets! – Designs – Speed Supplies
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