Space the center of each track 3 1 2 inches from the adjacent lane leaving the center of the two edge lanes 1 3 4 inches from the sides of the plywood.
Build wooden pinewood derby track.
Most tracks have between two and four lanes.
Start your pinewood derby track by purchasing 200 1 2 inch countersink screws 40 1 inch countersink screws and three 4x8 foot sheets of 1 4 inch thick white vinyl coated hardboard or mdf board.
Two lanes are fine if less than 20 boys are going to race.
A few things to think about before you get started.
This one lane track meets official bsa track dimensions and is available in 2 foot sections.
Cut your 2x4 inch boards so they will be 5 inches higher than the highest point of your track when the track is raised to a 30 degree incline.
Wheel bearings washers and bushings are prohibited.
Building a pinewood derby track if you are handy with wood you can build your own pinewood derby track.
In 2013 i could only find this material in home depot.
What size of track do you need.
Lowes didn t carry it.
Besttrack is the patented original all aluminum track for pinewood derby awana grand prix royal rangers and girls fast track races that you can add lanes to as your budget allows.
Made of high grade plastic.
Lead time is approximately 3 weeks from receipt of payment.
The pinewood derby cars rest on top of these keeping the cars from going off center.
Only official cub scout grand prix pinewood derby wheels and axles are permitted.
Cannot use previous years cars.
The car shall not ride on springs.
The boy scouts of america announced today that it will build the transcontinental pinewood derby track a 2 560 mile wooden course that will begin in san francisco and end in new york.
Purchase multiple sections to make any length track and multiple lanes.
Only dry lubricant is permitted.
The world s original all aluminum pinewood derby track the ultimate track for pinewood racing.
If you are handy with wood you can build your own pinewood derby track but it will take time and a bit of effort.
Below is information and free pinewood derby track plans you can download.
This track can be used to test your pinewood derby or awana car before the race or it can be used to hold your own races for parties and other events.
The car must have been made during the current year year in which derby is being held.
