All-Ages Pinewood Derby

About this event

Downtown Library Community Room (Capacity 41), Downtown Library. This year's Flagstaff Festival of Science is “Driven by Curiosity," so we're holding our very own pinewood derby! Adults, teens, and kids are invited to create their own pinewood derby cars at home and bring them to the library on the day of the race to compete on a gravity-run racetrack. Cars must be built to following specifications (based off Scouting America’s Pinewood Derby Rules) Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches. Length shall not exceed 7 inches. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces. No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone. The car shall not ride on any kind of spring. The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices. No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car. Registration is required; register below. This event is part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Find other exciting events at https://scifest.org/ To hear about all our upcoming programs, sign up for our weekly email blast at tiny.cc/fplnewsletter