Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 17, 2027.
Registration Fee: Free.
Advance registration is required for all racers.

Participants may enter one car per division (Stock and Modified), for a maximum of two cars per person.

Participants must obtain their own Pinewood Derby kits and construction materials. Kits are readily available online and through various retailers.

All cars must pass inspection and weigh-in before racing.

The competition features two divisions:
Stock Division: Traditional Pinewood Derby racing, following standard construction rules and specifications.
Modified Division: Greater freedom for creative designs, alternative materials, and custom engineering.

All cars must be gravity-powered, with no additional propulsion mechanisms.

Specifications & Requirements
Maximum Weight: 5 ounces
Maximum Length: 7 inches
Maximum Width: 2 3/4 inches
Maximum Height: 3 1/2 inches
Maximum Width Between Wheels: 1 3/4 inches
Minimum Bottom Clearance: 3/8 inch
Wheelbase: Standard 4 3/8 inches
Minimum Front-End Width: 1/2 inch

Construction Rules
Cars must be built using an official Pinewood Derby kit, including the original wood body, wheels, and axles.

The wood body may be cut, shaped, painted, and decorated. Additional weights are permitted within the 5-ounce limit.

Only official Pinewood Derby wheels and axles are permitted. Axles may be lightly filed, sanded, and polished, but may not be bent. Axle nail heads must remain visible.

Wheels may be lightly sanded or polished to remove manufacturing imperfections. Cutting, honing, narrowing, or reshaping wheels is prohibited.

All four wheels must be installed and remain in contact with the track. The original axle slots and wheelbase must be maintained.

Bearings, bushings, washers, and suspension springs are prohibited.

Specifications & Requirements
Maximum Weight: 10 ounces
Maximum Length: 7 inches
Maximum Width: 2 3/4 inches
Maximum Height: 3 1/2 inches
Minimum Bottom Clearance: 3/8 inch
Wheelbase:Unrestricted
Wheel Configuration: Unrestricted
Minimum Front-End Width: 1/2 inch

Construction Rules
Cars may be constructed from wood, metal, plastic, 3D-printed components, or combinations of materials.

Custom wheels, axles, bearings, bushings, and other performance modifications are permitted. Wheels and axles may be reshaped or repositioned.

Unconventional wheel configurations (three, five, six, or more wheels) are permitted, provided the car operates safely and clears the track's guide rail, starting gate, and finish-line equipment.

Springs and suspension systems are permitted, provided they do not contribute to propulsion.

Creative designs, aerodynamic modifications, spoilers, wings, and decorative features are encouraged, provided the car meets all size and weight requirements.

Gravity must be the only source of propulsion. Motors, compressed air, rockets, spring-powered propulsion, and other stored-energy propulsion mechanisms are prohibited.

The following rules apply to both divisions:
Only dry lubricants, such as graphite or dry PTFE (Teflon), are permitted. Wet lubricants are prohibited.

Cars must be free-wheeling and operate without external assistance.

All components and weights must be securely attached.

Cars must not have sharp edges, protruding components, or other features that could damage the track or create a safety hazard.

Check-in: 2:00–2:45 PM on race day

All cars will be inspected for compliance with their division's specifications.

The official race scale will determine each car's weight.

Cars that do not pass inspection may be adjusted and reinspected before check-in closes.

Once approved, cars will remain in the designated pit area under race officials' supervision.

No additional modifications or lubrication are permitted after final inspection, except authorized repairs.

Races will take place on the church's three-lane, 32-foot Derby Magic Pinewood Derby track, equipped with electronic timing.

Three Timed Races: Each car will race three times, once in each lane.

Average Time: The three recorded times will be averaged to determine each car's overall race time.

Division Rankings: The lowest average time wins. Stock and Modified Divisions will be scored separately.

Awards: First, second, and third place will be awarded in each division.

Tiebreakers: Ties affecting award positions will be resolved by a three-race runoff, with each tied car racing once in every lane. The lowest runoff average wins.

If a car breaks or becomes damaged during racing, the participant will have up to five minutes to make repairs.

Repairs must restore functionality without providing performance enhancements.

Repaired cars must pass inspection again before returning to competition.

Cars that cannot be repaired within five minutes will be withdrawn from racing.

If a car jumps the track or interferes with another car, race officials may order a rerun. Repeated incidents may require repairs or result in withdrawal from competition.

Stock Division
First Place
Second Place
Third Place

Modified Division
First Place
Second Place
Third Place

Best in Show
Attendees will vote for the most creative or impressive car design, regardless of division.

Prizes may include gift cards to local stores and restaurants, along with certificates waiving registration fees for upcoming ministry opportunities:
Men's Mission Trip to North Carolina — February 28–March 5, 2027
Summer Mission Trip to North Carolina — July 25–August 1, 2027
Men's Retreat at Pocono Plateau — October 1–3, 2027