Two lanes are fine if less than 20 boys are going to race.
Build wooden pinewood derby track.
The boy scouts of america announced today that it will build the transcontinental pinewood derby track a 2 560 mile wooden course that will begin in san francisco and end in new york.
What size of track do you need.
For four lanes of track you will need 128 feet of 1 4 inch thick and 1 3 8 inch wide pine lattice strips.
This one lane track meets official bsa track dimensions and is available in 2 foot sections.
Only official cub scout grand prix pinewood derby wheels and axles are permitted.
Cannot use previous years cars.
The pinewood derby cars rest on top of these keeping the cars from going off center.
Space the center of each track 3 1 2 inches from the adjacent lane leaving the center of the two edge lanes 1 3 4 inches from the sides of the plywood.
Wheel bearings washers and bushings are prohibited.
Only dry lubricant is permitted.
Most tracks have between two and four lanes.
In 2013 i could only find this material in home depot.
Made of high grade plastic.
The car shall not ride on springs.
Besttrack is the patented original all aluminum track for pinewood derby awana grand prix royal rangers and girls fast track races that you can add lanes to as your budget allows.
The car must have been made during the current year year in which derby is being held.
The world s original all aluminum pinewood derby track the ultimate track for pinewood racing.
This track can be used to test your pinewood derby or awana car before the race or it can be used to hold your own races for parties and other events.
A few things to think about before you get started.
Start your pinewood derby track by purchasing 200 1 2 inch countersink screws 40 1 inch countersink screws and three 4x8 foot sheets of 1 4 inch thick white vinyl coated hardboard or mdf board.
Purchase multiple sections to make any length track and multiple lanes.
Building a pinewood derby track if you are handy with wood you can build your own pinewood derby track.
If you want to purchase a complete pinewood derby track our pro track is a light weight yet durable plastic track.
If you are handy with wood you can build your own pinewood derby track but it will take time and a bit of effort.
Lead time is approximately 3 weeks from receipt of payment.
Lowes didn t carry it.
