01/13/2026
🏁🚗 Pack 151 Pinewood Derby Night! 🚗🏁
Get ready for one of the most exciting nights of the Scouting year!
📅 Friday, January 23, 2026
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Oakwood United Methodist Church
👕 Uniform: Class A
🎯 January Pack Meeting & Pinewood Derby
⭐ Lead Den: Tiger Den
Please read carefully—there’s lots of important info below!
🔧 IMPORTANT CHECK-IN NOTICE
🚨 ALL cars MUST be checked in on THURSDAY evening prior to the Derby and must meet all Pinewood Derby requirements in order to race.
👉 This is your last chance to apply dry graphite powder to axles before arriving.
🚫 Graphite is NOT allowed inside the church (OUMC policy).
🏎️ Pack 151 Pinewood Derby Rules (Highlights)
✔️ Car must be built this year
✔️ Max size: 2.75” x 7” x 3.5” tall
✔️ Max weight: 5.0 oz
✔️ Only official derby kit axles allowed
✔️ No springs, liquids, bearings, washers, or bushings
✔️ Wheels may be sanded but must remain ≥ 1.170” diameter
✔️ Minimum .375” clearance under car
✔️ Cars MUST be checked in Thursday to race
📌 Full rules apply—please review them carefully to avoid race-day issues!
🏁 RACE SETUP
• Cars will race multiple times against different scouts across the Pack
• Race times tracked by Den and overall Pack standings
• Guest judges will select Special Category Awards
🏆 AWARDS & PRIZES
⏱️ Fastest Times
Fastest in the Pack (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Fastest Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear
Fastest Webelos I & Webelos II
Fastest Sibling/Parent
🎨 Special Category Awards
Safest Car
Best Cub Scout Theme
Funniest Car
Most Realistic Car
Most Creative Car
Most Patriotic Car
Car Most Likely Built Entirely by a Scout
🏅 Best of Show
✨ This is always a favorite event—creative designs, friendly competition, and lots of cheering!
We can’t wait to see all the amazing cars from our Pack 151 Scouts! 🚗💙💛