Fast Pinewood Derby Car 2008 Scout Race

I do not see any wording regarding modifying the wheels. So if there are not any additional rules implemented by the organizers of the race, the wheels used in this video are legal! Come on people, be creative and use the rules to your advantage. Teach your kids to think outside of the box.

Part 2:
Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it may compete. If, at registration., a car does not pass inspection, the owner will be informed of the reason for failure, and will be given time within the official weigh-in time period to make the adjustment. After final approval, cars will not be re-inspected unless the car is damaged in handling or in a race.

Here are the rules word for word that come with the kit: (Part one)
Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited. The car shall not ride on springs. Only official Cub Scout Grand Prix Pinewood Derby wheels and axles are permitted. Only dry lubricant is permitted. Details, such as steering wheel and driver are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width and weight specifications. The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.

its weird how people put down this video and say that the car in this video is doing wrong, but the people posting are doing wrong also by being negative. i would have stuck to the rules because i wouldnt have wanted to look like i needed the illegal wheels to win. I want say anything negative though because scouting is supposed to be about fun and frienship

who cares?

Nice cheater wheels wish I could show my kid how to cheat!!!!!!

show me where in the bsa rules that come in the kit that says you can not modifiy the wheels...It has nothing to do with being selfish at all it has to do with building the car to our best and most creative ability and make the fastest car we can to the rules that where given and to teach my child to always do his best and teach him everything I know.

I am sorry you feel this way...

My pinewood would have smoked all of these.

and mine is regulation car. with same wheels axis and screws.

Every spec I've ever read, bar none, says wheels cannot be modified except to remove casting flash "just enough" so it is gone. Nothing there about allowing wheels that look like ninja weapons. Hey, everyone wants to win. If blade wheels were allowable by BSA, everybody would be doing it. Gimme a break. That said, each pack can mod their rules but as they see fit but then EVERYONE should know going in so all can run saw blade wheels, not just you. Sounds like selfish need to win to me.

How wrong.
If the wheels "don't Matter" then take them off and replace them.

GRAND CANYON COUNCIL - BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA

4 - WHEELS AND AXLES
A. No alteration, narrowing, lathe cutting, or re-shaping of wheels is allowed.
Light sanding of wheel treads to remove irregularities is permissible. Minimum wheel diameter
is allowable is 1.180 inches. (most wheels measure between 1.195 to 1.200 inches) No covers,
The serrated edges of the wheel treads must remain visible.
axle kits may be used.

I would suggest contacting your District Pinewood Chairperson for a copy of regulations. please E Mail me a copy, would love to see it... In reading all the other commits, we just might be all wrong >))

yes, i did read the rules...
and so did my boy that built the car...

give me a set of rules and i will build a car just for your rules. then let me know where you would like to race...

(These cars are BSA Kits)
No where on the page of rules does it say you can't Modify the wheels,or alter the wheel base, it just says you must use the parts supplied in it and follow the dimensions weigth length width height and clearence.
It's 12 yr district Judges that come up with different rules to try and stop the guys that "can" build fast cars.
Don't matter what rules you use, the better builder will win no matter what set of rules are written.

You have got to be kidding !!!!
Dad did not read the rules on, WHEEL MODIFICATION, AND CHANGING THE WHEEL BASE.
Car should not have been alowed to race. I feel sad for the other Scouts that missed out on the final races !!! Dad read the regulations ...please ... 12 yr District Judge