Cub Scout Pack 3751 · New Hope, MN

The Pinewood Derby

A block of pine, four nails, and a lot of imagination. Here's how the road to race day breaks down.

Dec 12, 2026

Bring your block and your questions. Pack tools and helpful hands will be on-site to help scouts cut, shape, and start designing their cars.

Jan 19, 2027

Bring your finished car to pack meeting to get it officially weighed and checked against race specs before derby day.

Jan 22, 2027

Track setup and race-day prep the evening before — volunteers welcome.

Jan 23, 2027

The big day! Scouts race their cars down the track for pack bragging rights (and maybe a trophy). Details on check-in time and heats to come.

Rules & Kit Info

Official car dimensions, weight limits, and wheel/axle rules will be shared closer to the workshop date. Coming soon

Questions