Sportsmanship Superstars
A friendly phrase you say to another Scout after a race, win or lose.
What is ‘Good race!’ or ‘Good job!’?
The force that makes your car start moving when the starting gate drops.
What is gravity?
This sanding tool comes in grits like 220, 600, and even 1,000.
What is sandpaper?”
The maximum weight a Pinewood Derby car is allowed to be.
What is 5 ounces?
The first thing you must do when you arrive at the Derby to make sure your car is eligible.
What is weigh-in / inspection?
A point of the Scout Law that reminds us to treat everyone kindly on race day.
What is ‘A Scout is kind’?
The force that slows your car down as it rolls.
What is friction?
You should do this step before attaching the wheels so they don’t get messy.
What is painting the car?
The longest a Pinewood Derby® car is allowed to be from front to back.
What is 7 inches?
The part of the race where your car begins its run.
What is the starting gate?
You do this when you cheer for others and say encouraging words.
What is encourage others / be supportive?
A push or pull that can change how an object moves.
What is force?
Car designs shaped like this often reduce air drag and go faster.
What is a wedge shape?
The widest the Pinewood Derby® car is allowed to be from side to side.
What is 2 ¾ inches?
This final event determines the overall Pack champion.
What is the championship round / finals?
What Scouts do after a race to show respect.
What is shake hands?
This type of design helps your car cut through the air more smoothly.
What is aerodynamic shape?
Decorating your car is fun, but none of your decorations may extend past this limit.
What is the official car length / width?
This fine powder helps your wheels spin with less friction.
What is graphite?
If a car jumps the track, this is what usually happens next
What is the heat gets run again?
One of the most important things a good sport always does on race day.
What is follow the rules?
Placing the weight here usually helps the car go faster on the straightaway.
What is toward the back of the car?
You draw this on your block of wood before you start cutting or shaping.
What is a design or outline?
These must be used exactly as they come in the kit — you can sand or polish them, but not replace them.
What are the axles and wheels?
Scouts must do this during the races to stay safe and avoid interfering with the track.
What is stay behind the tape?