Pack 400

Pinewood Derby

WHEN

March 29th, 2025

WHERE

Chestnut Grove Church - Fellowship Hall

WHO

All Pack Families Welcome!

Pack 400 2025 Pinewood Derby
Important details about our upcoming pinewood derby event

About Our Pinewood Derby

Join Pack 400 for our annual Pinewood Derby! This exciting event brings Cub Scouts together to race their handcrafted wooden cars down our official track. Cheer on your Scout and enjoy this fun-filled tradition that has been a cornerstone of the Cub Scout program since 1953.

A Scouting Tradition

The Pinewood Derby originated in 1953 when Don Murphy, a Cubmaster in Manhattan Beach, California, created the event for his son who was too young to participate in the Soap Box Derby. Since then, it has become one of the most popular and iconic Cub Scout activities, with more than 100 million cars being crafted and raced by Scouts across the country.

Each Scout transforms a simple block of pine wood into a race car using their creativity, craftsmanship, and imagination - with a little help from their adult partners. Beyond the fun of racing, the activity promotes craftsmanship, sportsmanship, and parent-child bonding.

Event Schedule

  • 8:30 AM-Weigh-in Starts
  • 9:00 AM-Friends of Scouting Presentation
  • 9:30 AM-Racing Starts

Snacks Signup

We need your help to make our Pinewood Derby a success! Please sign up to snack items to munch on during the derby.

Setup Night - Adults

March 28th, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Volunteers needed to help setup the track. Adult races will follow setup.

Light snacks and refreshments will be available during the event.

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Official Derby Rules

Weight limit: 5 oz

View Rules

Need Assistance? Want to Help?

Brian Fuertes

Car Building Assistance

Bev Spainhour

Food & Decorations Coordinator

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