The Pinewood Derby - 13th sept 2025

1.  Only kits provided by ECCA shall be eligible to race. 
2. Completed cars shall not exceed 7 inches (17.8 cm) in length. 
3. Completed cars shall not exceed 3 inches (7.7 cm) in width 
4. Completed cars shall not exceed 3 ¼ inches (8.3 cm) in height 
5. Completed cars shall not exceed 9 ounces (255 grams) in weight. 

Wheels : 

1. Only the supplied wheels and axles may be used. 
2. NO LUBRICATION is allowed 
3. Minimum distance between wheels is 1 ¾ inches(43mm) 
4. Clearance under car is ½ inch (13mm) 

Details: 

1. You can add details such as driver, steering wheel etc BUT they must be firmly fixed to the car. 
2. Weights can be added, but they must meet the above requirements. 

Inspection 

1. Each car will be inspected and weighed at driver registration. Failure to meet the above requirements will eliminate your car from racing. 
2. Cars will need to be registered on the day of the event. 
3. Registration and inspection will be open from 10 am till 10:25am 
4. Failure to register will mean forfeiting your 1st 3 Races. 

The Races 

1. There will be 6 rounds of racing. 
2. Races are drawn at random , each race will have 2 cars. 
3. Cars will be allocated a lane number. 
4. Each car will race 3 Races in each lane. 
5. Cars will start at the stop of the track, they will be lined up behind the start gate. 
6. The Starter Steward will release the cars, there will be no assistance in the form of pushing or other propulsion devices. 
7. The winner will be the car whose nose crosses the finish line. 
8. If a car leaves the track, the race will be re-run. If the same car leaves the track again it will forfeit the race. 
9. The winning car will get 3 points and the runner up will get 1 point. 
10. If it is impossible to determine a winner both cars will get 3 points. 
11. A league table will be running throughout the competition. The car with the most points after 6 Races will be deemed the champion. 
12. If more than 1 is equal top then a series of knockout heats will be used to determine the champion. 
13. The Chief Stewards decision will be final.