Pinewood Derby – Impound Night

Impound Night is a crucial event in the Pinewood Derby world, marking the official start of the racing season. It’s a night filled with excitement, camaraderie, and last-minute preparations as racers bring their meticulously crafted cars to the impound area for inspection and safekeeping.

What is Impound Night?

Impound night is a gathering where all participating cars are brought together in a secure location. The purpose of this event is twofold:

Inspection: Cars are carefully examined by race officials to ensure they adhere to the official Pinewood Derby rules and regulations. This includes checking the size, weight, and construction of the cars to maintain a level playing field for all racers.

Safekeeping: Once inspected, the cars are locked away in a secure area until race day. This ensures that no tampering or modifications can be made to the cars after impound, guaranteeing a fair and competitive race.

All cars will be checked to ensure their weight is under 5 ounces, they fit on the track, all four wheels are always touching the ground and all four wheels are level (not at an angle). If you need help getting your car to code, we will have a workshop table and tools available.

Once your car meets all the requirements, we will collect your car and keep it safe for you until race day on January 25th!