DERBY DETAILS
Bring your Pack to the Kansas City Automotive Museum for a day of fun!
ALL EVENTS INCLUDE
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Complimentary admission for scout leaders to preview museum
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Museum provides track, equipment and set-up
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Row seating for spectators
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Car tables, Winner's banner and laptop (with timing software)
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Projector and screen to display race results
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Covered display table(s) for awards, and trophies
COST
There is no charge to your group. Kansas City Automotive Museum is a 501c3 charitable
corporation. The Museum will ask for a $3 per person donation in lieu of entry fees. Pack
can make a lump sum donation for as well. Donation bins will also be available for spectators.
CONCESSIONS
Concessions are available, but will need to be manned by a scout. Proceeds from concessions
benefit the museum. The Museum will provide concession stand, supplies, and equipment.
RESERVATIONS
We begin accepting registrations in September/October of the prior calendar year. Dates are
limited. For more information, contact the Kansas City Automotive Museum at (913) 322-4227 or
email the museum at education@kansascityautomuseum.com. A $50 charge will be applied if
cancelled/no show.
AVAILABILITY
Pinewood Derby’s are held only in the month of January.
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Thursday evening: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Friday evening: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Saturday morning:10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Saturday afternoon: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Sunday:1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
TRACK DETAILS
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6- Lane 44 foot track
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6 Lane SOF electronic timer
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6 Lane double sided timer option
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Race Manager Software
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Start date
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Wireless remote
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Projector
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Also Provided
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Spectator seating up to 50 people
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Display table(s) for awards
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Derby car table
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All Derby races are held in the drive-in area of the Museum. Cancellations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
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FAQ
Can registration be done at a local home before the
event?
YES! Excel sheets can be imported into the racing
software if you would like to prepare your sheet
ahead of time.
Who runs the derby?
Your Pack. The derby is yours to run as you see fit.
We do require two deep leadership.
Can older boy scouts or adults help with the snack stand?
YES! We encourage older boys in need of service
hours to help.
Can we bring food or drinks for the boys?
No outside food or drinks are allowed. We will work
with you to make sure that snacks that you desire are
available for purchase at the snack stand.
Can we come in before the event to learn the software?
YES! We will have an instructional options.