2020 Mid-America Pinewood Derby Pro Division Rules (Note – these are NOT the same rules to be used for all other Divisions) Rules are located Here Link Registration: Register Here Link
– Cost is $10 per Car General Info
The Mid America Pinewood Derby in Conjunction with National Pinewood Derby Racing League will be running Pro Races at this year’s
event. The races will be run on a State of the art 4 lane 42’ Best Track. The
Mid America Pinewood Derby Track has undergone a complete upgrade, enhanced starting gate, complete re-polish, dampening, stop section and many other upgrades. We will be presenting 1st thru 3rd Overall Pro Mid America Derby Championship Trophies
You can enter as many cars as you wish into the each of the Pro-Division Classes
there are no limitations on the number of cars per builder. It will be a 1 day event on May 8th the racing will start early on Friday. Tech In will take place Thursday May 7th from 5pm - 9pm. All proxy entries MUST BE received by Wednesday May 6th. Racing will begin at 9am on Friday May 8th racing will complete once all races have been run.
Format for Pro Division Racing Each car will race once in every lane - 4 lane track The heats will be randomly generated by the race management software * Each race is timed with electronic equipment. * In the event the equipment fails, the race(s) will be re-run. * Every run counts for your 4 run average
A Finals “Grand Finals” Heat will be run with the Top cars
using Composite Time – One award per builder. If there are more than 30 cars per class we will race 8 in the Finals. If there are less final numbers maybe adjusted. The
finals will consist of 4 more runs. The average of each of the 4 runs will determine the results – Composite
Time. Pro-Division will award 1st - 3rd Place
Trophies for each of the 10 classes.
Track Specifications
Pro Class Staging All cars will be set on the track by the staff of Mid America Pinewood Derby. No handling or adjustments can be made once cars have been checked in. * Custom staging instructions are allowed and must be shipped with car/cars or marked on car.
Repairs If a car jumps the track or derails it may be disqualified from the event. In the unlikely case a car is damaged, reasonable repair can be made to the car as long as it is ready to race by its next heat. If the racers feel a repair or clean up to the track is needed it is the responsibility of the racer to let the officials know so that such clean up or repair can be made.
Live Attendance If you plan to attend the event in person this event is being held at: CLAAS of North America 8401 South 132nd Street Omaha, NE 68138 Schedule * There will be people at the Venue beginning Wednesday - May 6th @ 10am
Car Entries (Download Documents at bottom of page and include them)
Shipping Address for Proxy Car Entries: Mid America Pinewood Derby Attn: Greg Dawes 4924 North 103rd Street Omaha, NE 68134
Cars must be received at the above address on or before Wednesday - May 6th Any cars received after this date will not be received in time to race. Plan accordingly…
* Pro Class Registration
Form (found at bottom of page - printable format)
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