1st Annual PINTwood Derby - November 2, 2024

Calling All Speed-Demons!

Remember when your dad used to craft your derby car or you watched your brother's car race but you couldn't race too? Well, now it's our turn to shine as we take the wheel and create our own racing legends! Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled showdown as sleek wooden rockets blast down the track, leaving the competition eating your dust!

Will your car leave the competition in the rearview mirror and claim the title of the fastest derby car? Trophies and CASH prizes are up for grabs! Additionally, all derby cars will be entered into a car show, with a People's Choice trophy up for grabs. 

Don't miss out on the most turbocharged event of the year! Start revving up your winning masterpiece today! Get ready to rev, race, and raise a toast at the PINTwood Derby—where childhood dreams meet adult adrenaline!

Event Details

Good Dog! is very excited to be hosting the 1st Annual PINTwood Derby FUNdraiser to support local youth organizations. Join us at Brudergarten Beer Garden in Leonardtown, combining derby car races and a beer garden for a fun-filled event.

Entries are open to participants 18 years and up. All ages are welcome and encouraged to spectate.

Racer check-in & car inspections: Saturday November 2, 2024 from 1:30-2:30 pm.
The first heat hits the track at 3:00 pm.

Join the excitement at the Pre-Race Pit Party, kicking off at 1pm and going strong until the races wrap up. Get ready for a blast with delicious food, a rocking beer garden, music by DJ Carlton Silvestro, games, cool giveaways, and a chance to win the race!

Don't miss out on the fun!

Class Divisions

Classic Car Race

$25 Entry Fee per car (3 max)

Prize: Shiny Trophies for 1st - 3rd

Outlaw Car Race

$50 Entry Fee per car (3 max)

Prize: Cash!
  1st - $300       2nd - $150       3rd - $75

Sponsor Car Race

$150 - $500 Entry Fee

Prize: Classy Plaques for 1st - 3rd

Entry Information

ADMISSION FOR RACERS

$25 - $50 entry fee per car with a maximum of 3 cars per racer.

ADMISSION FOR SPONSORS

Bronze Cup: $150 - Run your car in the exclusive Sponsor Race and have your name proudly displayed on the Sponsor Banner

Silver Cup: $300 - Run your car in the exclusive Sponsor Race, have your name displayed on the Sponsor Banner and watch the races from reserved seating. Feel free to bring some swag to hand out to the crowd as you cheer your car on.

Gold Cup: $500 - Sponsor a TRACK LANE! That's right, your name will be affixed right to the track for everyone to see! You will also have the opportunity to have 2 cars racing to the finish line and your name prominently displayed on the Sponsor Banner while you watch from reserved seating. We welcome you to set up a table to advertise your business and bring some swag to hand out to the crowd. **Limited to 4 sponsors**

**ALL entries will receive a discount coupon for food and drinks from Brudergarten Beer Garden for use during the event.**

Road Trip!!

You don't have to be there to race or win, but it'd be great if someone could pick up your trophy and take some epic photos of themselves pretending to be you on the podium if you do! Seriously though, if we are too far to make the road trip, we have you covered! You can mail* your car and we'll race it for you and then mail it back along with anything your car wins. Race entries can be mailed to:

PINTwood Derby
c/o Rachel Richards
20121 Aquasco Road
Aquasco, MD 20608

*We will not be held responsible for cars damaged during shipping. We will send you an unboxing video upon receipt of your package and do our best to ship it back well wrapped so it makes the trip home safely.

Declaring the winner!

All cars will run in 4 heats. Each car will have the opportunity to run 1 time on each lane. The slowest time is dropped and the three fastest times are then averaged for a final time.

Building Requirements

Looking to build a racing car? Whether you want a project with your kids or grandkids, to revisit your youth, just really love woodwork, or have no idea where to even start, we've got you covered. Let's race to the workshop!

You have four options: Buy, Build, Borrow, or Rent

1. BUY- If you're not the DIY type, you can always take the easy route and buy a pre-built car online from sites like Etsy, Amazon, or other Derby car websites. Just do a search for "Derby Car Kit" and you'll see plenty of options. No shame in skipping the elbow grease – it's all fair game in this competition!

2. BUILD- Add a Derby car to your entry for $10 and we'll provide you with a kit. Make it a family craft night!

3. BORROW- You can bring a car you built a while back or borrow one from someone who has an extra. Sharing is caring, and we're all about that carpool karaoke life!

4. RENT- You can rent a car on-site for an extra $10. It's maybe not the prettiest car, and we only have a limited supply, so it's first come, first served. It's not a Lamborghini, but it meets the requirements and is ready to race. Just think of it as the underdog with a lot of heart!

Car Option 4 is already a law-abiding citizen but can be turned into an outlaw on the spot. Watch out, we've got a rebel on our hands!

For those brave enough to choose options 1-3, here are the requirements:

Sponsor & Classic Car Requirements

All cars must pass an inspection to qualify. If a car doesn't pass, adjustments can be made in the pit garage.

  1. Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
  2. Length shall not exceed 7 inches
  3. Height shall not exceed 4 inches
  4. Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces
  5. All vehicles must clear the center guide strip of the track (⅜” H x 1¾” W)
  6. Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited
  7. No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite
  8. The car shall not ride on any kind of spring
  9. The axles can be machined/polished
  10. The wheels may be lightly sanded to smooth any manufacturing defects
  11. The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices
  12. An attempt must be made for all 4 wheels to touch the track
  13. No loose materials of any kind are allowed in or on the car

Outlaw Car Requirements

All cars must pass an inspection to qualify. If a car doesn't pass, adjustments can be made in the pit garage.

  1. Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches
  2. Length shall not exceed 7 inches
  3. Height shall not exceed 4 inches
  4. Vehicles must weigh 5 to 9 ounces. (See Below)
  5. All vehicles must clear the center guide strip of the track (⅜” H x 1¾” W)
  6. Lubricating oil or graphite may be used
  7. The car shall not ride on any kind of spring
  8. The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices
  9. Transferring dry weights is permitted. NO liquid weights are allowed but NO energetic elements such as compressed gas cartridges, pyrotechnics, and ammunition component.
  10. No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car
  11. The axles can be machined/polished
  12. At least 3 wheels must touch the track
  13. The wheels can be sanded, machined, or changed as long as the vehicle has the correct clearance

~~~~~>>>>Vehicles must weigh 5 to 9 ounces<<<<~~~~~
The first 5 ounces are like a free appetizer at a restaurant - they're included in your registration. But wait, there's more!

Every ounce above 5 will cost you an additional $5.00. And just to keep things interesting, we round up to the next ounce. This is a FUNdraiser, after all!
(Example: 5.83 ounces = 6 ounces & 7.07 ounces = 8 ounces)

Don't sweat it, we'll have quarter-ounce stick-on weights ready for anyone looking to turn their ride into a rebel without a cause over at the Pit Garage.

 

Ready to Register?

Contact us

Location

Brudergarten Beer Garden
22725 Duke Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650