Mid America Pinewood Derby
Nationals for Cub Scouting

Date:
 
April 28th, 2018
Cub Scout - Kid - Adult Racing
Time:
 
8 am Check in
10:15 Racing Begins

Early Check in April 27th
5pm thru 9pm


Location:
 
CLAAS of North America
8401 South 132nd Street
Omaha, NE  68138
              [Map]

Register Now
Scout, Kid & Adult - Link to Online Registration

Pro Racing - Nationals - Link to Online Registration



** Early Check In - Friday Night - begins April 27th @ 5pm **

****Racing will be broadcast LIVE via the Internet - Live Link****

++ Pro Racing - April 27th ++

++ Cub Scout, Kid and Adult Racing - April 28th ++


Eligibility:

There are no pre-qualification requirements - There are Divisions for Everyone. Anyone may race regardless of age or gender. Membership in Cub Scouts or Boys Scouts is not required. The "Qualified Scout Division" will has specific eligibilty requirements. To race in a Cub Scout Race you must be a registered Cub Scout. You can even send a car in via proxy to race. You do not have to be present to race at the Mid America Pinewood Derby.

There are Many Divisions

  1. Open Scout Graphite Division - Open to all Cub Scouts (even those that have crossed over)
  2. Open Scout Oil Division - Open to all Cub Scouts (even those that have crossed over)
  3. Qualified Scout Division - Scouts that have qualified through Mid America Council District Race
  4. Kids Division Graphite - Any Non-Scout - under the age of 18 years old including Boy Scouts
  5. Adult Division Graphite - Any Adult over the age of 18
  6. Kids Division Oil - Any Non-Scout - under the age of 18 years old including Boy Scouts
  7. Adult Division Oil - Any Adult over the age of 18
  8. Pro Divisions - Compete at the highest level - 8 Separate Classes to race - April 27th
  9. Big Rig Divisions - Race your Pinewood Truck in a Special Big Rig Races - April 27th 

Registration / Cost:
Cub Scouts, Kids & Adult Entries
$5 per car if registered in advance - attending
$10 per car if Proxy Racing (sending in car)
$10 if registration at the event.
Pro Entries
$10 Pro Entry (same if live or proxy)
$10 registration at the event
Rules and Regulations:
Pinewood derby cars must conform to the rules and regulations published on this web site.
* Big Rig has separate rules and regulations
* Pro Division has separate rules and regulations.

Concessions will be available at the Races

Trophies and Design Awards: Trophies will be awarded to the fastest racers. Design awards will honor racers whose cars are voted the best in several appearance categories.

Prizes: Every Person who registers will receive tons of great things many Cool Prizes will be given away throughout just for showing up

Race With the Latest Equipment:

Races will be run on a brand-new 6-lane and 4-lane 42-foot Best TrackTM aluminum tracks with The ChampTM electronic timers, Edge Super StarterTM electronic starting gates and GrandPrix Race ManagerTM software to run the races. Race statistics and video will be projected on screens throughout the building. Results posted on this website, and races will be broadcast live over the internet.

Other Activities:

A variety of activities will be available during the derby.
  • Have fun building and racing a LEGO car
  • Meet mascots from several area sports teams
  • Enjoy tasty food concessions
  • Win prize drawings
  • Earn the Automotive Safety Patch
  • Have professional pinewood racers give you winning tips - Pro Pit
  • Visit the Nations Largest Pinewood Derby Collection and Display
  • Meet many Vendors and Suppliers of Pinewood Derby Products
  • Visit the Scout Shop
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