Pinewood Derby

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Track Rentals

Gamehaven Council owns an 8-lane, 56-ft long metal Pinewood Derby track that is available for unit & community group rentals. The track is stored and transported in a large trailer which contains all the necessary pieces to set up a full Pinewood Derby experience at your local school, church, or other community destination.

TRACK DETAILS:

  • Material: Aluminium & steel
  • Lanes: 8
  • Scoring: Electronic gate & starter. Laptop included in rental with necessary software to operate track and program heats
  • Length: 56ft
  • Setup Time: For a first-time setup, expect to spend about 2 hours setting up the track, gate, and acclimating to the computer system. Additional time is recommended.
  • Other Setup Notes: At least 2 people are needed to set the track up
  • Trailer: Trailer needs a 2″ ball to haul, and electrical hookups. It is not recommended to haul the trailer with a minivan if possible, as most sit too low to the ground to properly connect the trailer.

RENTAL DETAILS:

  • Member Cost: $1.50/Cub Scout in unit
  • Non-Member Cost: Call Office
  • Cleaning Deposit: A $50 cleaning deposit is collected upon renting the track. If returned in good condition, the deposit will be refunded to the source it was paid from.

Track Rules and Regulations:

Track Rules

Pinewood Grand Prix

Join us for a fun time at the Apache Mall in Rochester at the Council Grand Prix! This annual event is FREE for pack champions, but races with an extensive open class for other cubs, scouts, siblings, and parents! Winners walk home with trophies and/or medals.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • WHEN: May 3rd, 2025. 10am – 2pm.
  • WHERE: Apache Mall outside of the JC Penny’s
  • Heats: There will be three short races at this event. We will begin with a pack championship race, move to an open-class race, then finish with a grand championship between the winners of the previous two races.
  • Cost:
    • Cub Pack Top 4: FREE
    • Open-Class Race: $10/car

RULES GOVERNING THE GRAND PRIX:

Grand Prix Rules