Gentlemen, start your engines…

Saturday, March 17th   ~~~The theme is St. Patrick’s Day.~~~

11am – 2pm  (Check in 11:00am – Noon, Racing starts at 12:30pm)

Arapahoe Ridge Elementary Cafeteria

There will be food available for purchase (hot dogs, chips, baked goods, drinks).

Rules are posted in the Pinewood Derby Rules category on this website.

Pack 406 Pinewood Derby Rules

1. Ground Rules and Competition
   1. You MUST use the Official Cub Scout Grand Prix Pinewood Derby car kit.  The provided kit body, wheels, and
      nails (axles) must be the minimum components used for the construction of
      the car.  You MUST use the pre-cut
      locations of the axles.
   2. Each scout may enter only one (1) car in the official competition.  Several cars may be constructed, but
      only one may be registered and raced.
      Any other cars may be raced in the Open Class races.
   3. The registered car must be built during the current school year in which the
      Pinewood Derby is held.  Cars that
      have competed in a previous year may be race in the Open Class races.
   4. If a car jumps the track, the race will be run again.  If the same car jumps the track a second
      time and does not interfere with its neighboring cars, the race will
      count.  If the car interferes with
      its neighboring cars, at the discretion of the Race Official(s), the car
      will be eliminated from that heat (It will receive a “did not finish” [DNF]
      time) and the race will be run again without that car.
   5. If a car becomes damaged and can be repaired in a reasonable amount of time
      (a few minutes), the race will be run again.  If not, the damaged car will be eliminated from that heat
      and given a DNF time.
   6. All rulings by the Race Marshall and racing staff are final.
2. Car Length, Width and Clearance
   1. The maximum overall length shall not exceed 7 inches
   2. The maximum overall width (including wheels and axles) shall not exceed 2 ¾
      (2.750) inches.
   3. The minimum width between the wheels shall be 1 ¾ (1.750) inches so that the
      car will clear the center guide strip on the track.
   4. The minimum clearance between the bottom of the car and track surface shall
      be 3/8 (0.375) inches.
   5. The wheelbase (distance between the front and rear axles) may not be changed
      from the kit body distance of 4 ¼ (4.250) inches.  (See Rule 1A above.)
   6. All of the car must be behind the race track starting peg when placed in the
      race track starting position.
3. Car Weight and Appearance
   1. Car weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
      The reading of the scale upon surrendering the car for entry will
      be considered official and final.
      The car may be hollowed out and build up to the maximum weight by
      the addition of wood or metal ballast only, provided the ballast is
      securely built into the car body or firmly affixed to it.  No liquids or loose materials of any
      kind are permitted in or on the car.
   2. Details such as steering wheel, driver, spoiler decals, painting and interior
      details are permissible as long as these details do not exceed the
      maximum length, width, and weight specifications and do not interfere
      with racing in any way.
   3. Cars with wet paint will not be accepted.
4. Car Wheels and Axles
   1. Axles (nails) and wheels as provided by the Official Grand Prix Pinewood Derby
      kit are ONLY to be used.  No
      third-party wheels and / or axles will be accepted.
   2. Wheels may be lightly sanded to smooth out molding imperfections o the thread
      area.  The light sanding is the
      only modification allowed.
      Beveling, tapering, this sanding, wafering or lathe turning of the
      wheels is prohibited.
   3. Axles may not be altered in any way except for polishing.
   4. Wheel bearings, washers, bushings and hubcaps are prohibited.
   5. The car shall not ride on any type of springs.
   6. The car must be freewheeling, must clear the center guide rail, and not have
      any starting device or other type of propulsion.
5. Lubrication
   1. Only dry black graphite or white powdered Teflon will be allowed for
      lubricating the wheels and axles.
   2. NO LIQUID OIL or GREASE LUBRICANT may be used.
   3. Lubrication will not be allowed after the car has been weighed in or during the race.
6. Open Class Rules
   1. Cars of individuals not registered as Pack 406 Cub Scouts will race in the
      Open Class.
   2. Additional cars of Pack 406 Cub Scouts will race in the Open Class.
   3. Cars failing inspection prior to the race will be entered in the Open Class.
   4. Be creative, but follow the weight, width and clearance rules.
   5. Cars must not interfere with other cars on the track
   6. Cars must be freewheeling, gravity powered (no motors).
   7. Cars must follow the lubrication rules

Experience the Thrills and Chills of  a Lifetime!

Saturday, March 3rd   7:30 am to 3:00 pm  

Camp Tahosa  -  173 County Road #96  Ward, Colorado    —-   Families Welcome

Ice Fishing – Obstacle Course – Sledding – Games & Crafts – Tomahawk Throws

• Check-In   7:30am  
• Opening Ceremonies 8:30am  
• Events and lunch throughout the day  
• Closing Campfire 3:00pm

Pre-register $10   -   Day of $15

Online registration:  www.denverboyscouts.org

Come celebrate the birthday of Boy Scouts and honor our Cobra Patrol (Webelos IIs) as they end their Cub Scout careers and move on to Boy Scouts!

2012 Pack 406 Blue & Gold Banquet

Saturday, Feb 25, 2012

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Casa Estates Clubhouse (~ a block south on Mariposa St from 132nd Ave)

We’ll provide bbq pork & chicken & rolls from Famous Daves! And we’ll have cake! Please bring a side dish to share.

As Tiger Leader, Mike is currently responsible for the scouts that are in 1st grade. Tiger Cubs are for boys who have completed Kindergarten (or age 7). Read the rest of this entry »

Carrie is responsible for maintenance of the Pack’s web page.

Contact Carrie

As Membership Chair, Heidi is responsible for providing new families with applications and information about the pack and scouting. She also will assist the treasurer in collecting pack dues and handing out invoices. Heidi will also keep up to date records of scouts and families by making sure all training and forms are completed and on file.

Contact Heidi

Our Pinewood Derby race will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the Arapahoe Ridge cafeteria.  Lunch consisting of a hot dog, chips, and soda will be available for purchase for $2.50. Plus we’ll have a bake sale!

10:00am – Setup

11:00am – Check-in (If your car does not meet the regulations (see Rules below), then it will be moved to the open class race.)

12:00pm - Races begin!

We are looking for donations of baked goods for the bake sale. Please drop them off at 10:00am during setup so we’ll be ready to go at 11:00am.

See your den leader for car number assignments.

Click Here to Download the Rules

On your mark, get set, go!

Our December Pack meeting will be our Holiday Party on Wednesday, 

Dec 15th, 2010, 7pm at the Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School cafeteria.

Each scout should bring a wrapped gift (max $5) for a gift exchange.  Siblings can bring one too!

Safety and Awareness

Our Pack Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov 17th,  7:00pm, at the ARE cafeteria. This meeting will focus on Youth Protection Training, specifically bullying and how to deal with it on the boy’s level. 

Bring your popcorn money if you have it. 

Pinewood Derby cars will be handed out!  Free to Pack 406 Cub Scouts; $5 each for parents/siblings who can race in the open class race.