The 2024 theme was

Space Race
Pinewood Derby Car flying in front of outer space scene.

2024 Pinewood Derby Winners

Our first place winners went on to a final heat to determine the Grand Champion of the day (see the circled name)

Lion Den
1st Place - Riley
2nd Place - Victor
3rd Place - Archer

Tiger & Bear Dens
1st Place - Alexia
2nd Place - Graham
3rd Place - Luella

Wolf Den
1st Place - Toretto
2nd Place - Mason
3rd Place - Jupiter

Webelos Den
1st Place - Erik
2nd Place - Danielle
3rd Place - Landon

Arrow of Light
1st Place - Sawyer
2nd Place - James
3rd Place - Logan S.

Youth
1st Place - Gabe
2nd Place - Etta
3rd Place - Juliette

Outlaws
1st Place - Carter
2nd Place - Everett P.
3rd Place - Lucas

Adults
1st Place - Matt
2nd Place - Michael
3rd Place - Natosha

Our judge’s—Den Leaders and other active Parent Volunteers—voted together (using majority method) to choose one racer whose car fit five of these categories. Our Racer’s Choice was voted on by all event guests.

Class Clown
Everett G., for his creative use of eyeballs

Good Sport
Levi, for cheering on his fellow Scouts

Judge’s Choice
Harmon, for his innovative use of metal scrap

Most On-Theme
Warner, for his humorous use of space LEGO

Most Realistic
Victor, for his cool fighter jet

Racer’s Choice
Scarlet, for her playful moon car

2024 Pinewood Derby Racing Heats

Racing Checkers Round Sticker with the "Lion Den" Heat
Racing Checkers Round Sticker with the "Tiger & Bear Dens" Heat
Racing Checkers Round Sticker with the "Wolf Den" Heat
Racing Checkers Round Sticker with the "Webelos Den" Heat
Racing Checkers Round Sticker with the "AOL Den" Heat
Racing Checkers Round Sticker with the "Sibling" Heat
Racing Checkers Round Sticker with the "Adults" Heat
Racing Checkers Round Sticker with the "Outlaw" Heat

You can find more fun info about and ideas for the Pinewood Derby HERE. Click HERE to download an information sheet for this year’s Derby.

Pinewood Derby Standard Awards

Every “heat” we run allows each car to race in each lane of the track; this means each car races four times per heat Category. We present each entrant with a participation ribbon, and each Den-specific Category will have a first, second and third place trophy. Our additional Categories - those for Adults, Siblings and Outlaws - each earn an awards for the placing entrants as well.

Pinewood Derby Special Awards

Embossed Gold Sticker with the "Class Clown" Specialty Award
Embossed Gold Sticker with the "Good Sport" Specialty Award
Embossed Gold Sticker with the "Most Realistic" Specialty Award
Embossed Gold Sticker with the "Racer's Choice" Specialty Award
Embossed Gold Sticker with the "Most On-Theme" Specialty Award
Embossed Gold Sticker with the "Judge's Choice" Specialty Award

Derby Car Specifications

All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for racing.

  • Maximum width = 2-3/4 inches

  • Maximum height = 3-1/2 inches

  • Maximum length = 7 inches

  • Maximum weight = 5 ounces (141 grams on the official scale)

  • Axles, wheels, and body shall be from only the materials provided in the kit. Additional wheels can be purchased separately.

  • Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.

  • No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.

  • The car may not ride on any kind of spring.

  • The car must be free-wheeling, with no powered starting devices.

  • No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.

If an entrant’s car does not pass the inspection, it may be entered to race in the Outlaw heat.