Track Plans
To buy a pinewood derby track, you will likely have to buy it online and have it shipped to New Zealand. While I’m aware of at least one group that has done this, but the cost of importing one is…
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Fun tracks
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Cre-8-tor Class
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18 Wheeler Trucks
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Making the Kits
Scouts Greater Christchurch Zone sources materials and assembles Pinewood Derby car kits and wheels for use by Scout groups across New Zealand. Our aim in making the kits available is to make holding a Pinewood Derby easier for leaders so…
Kea Scooters
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Crew Challenge Theme
In Greater Christchurch Zone we have an amazing core team of leaders who have run Pinewood Derby for many, many years. The whole team makes cars to race each year, and to keep things fun we started agreeing a special…
Glow-in-the-dark Derby
A few years ago when searching for pinewood derby wheels, I came across Scouting America coloured wheels that glow under black lights (UV light). At the time that were prohibitively expensive to import so I filed the thought away. Fast…
How to run a Derby
A successful Pinewood Derby requires lots of planning and many volunteers to help with the event. Based on our experience in Greater Christchurch Zone from running Pinewood Derby events for many years, this guide outlines the things you need to…