TAG Pinewood Derby and Family Potluck

The First Annual  TAG Pinewood Derby and Family Potluck!!

Bring the whole family and have fun with a Pinewood Derby for both Kids and Adults!

This is a chance for guild members to get to know one another and each other's families. Come have a break enjoy the warm sunshine and have fun with the whole family at our first annual Pinewood Derby. 

Pinewood Derby is open to both adults and children. This would be a great project to work on with your kids while building your own car and teaching them how to build their own car. 

Remember in boy scouts when you would see all those kids that you know that they never actually touched that car and their dad was the only one interested in winning the race. That's not what this is for. 

Build your own car, let them build their own car.

This is also a potluck picnic so if you can please bring a dish to share and enjoy getting to know everyone in this community we've created. 

We will be located in the main shelter pavilion and there will be charcoal grills available for use. 

For anyone that wants to participate in the Pinewood Derby you simply need to purchase the kit online and have your car inspected before the races begin.

BUY KIT HERE

ALL CARS MUST PASS INSPECTION TO QUALIFY FOR THE RACE

Following are the inspection points

1. The car weight shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The official race scale shall be considered final.
2. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
3. The overall width of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
4. The maximum height of the car cannot exceed 5 inches (Adjust this limit so that the cars will pass under your finish gate).
5. The car must have 1 ¾” clearance between the wheels.
6. The car must have 3/8” clearance underneath the body.
7. The wood provided in the kit must be used. The block may be shaped any way that is desired.
8. The wheels supplied with the kit must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seam from the wheels.
9. The axles supplied with the kit must be used. They may be polished or lubricated.
10. Wheel bearings, washers or bushings are prohibited.
11. The car must not ride on any type of springs.
12. The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices.
13. No loose material of any kind, such as lead shot, may be used.
14. All cars must have the Participant's name on the bottom of the car.