Cardboard Box Car Derby Rules

— Rules last updated for the 2024-25 season.

Car Design and Decoration

• Each scout and parent should fabricate a car from a cardboard box big enough for him (the driver) to stand in and run
  around with.
• The car can be decorated and shaped in any manner, and cardboard or other lightweight accessories may
  be added if desired.
• Crayons, markers, spray paint, or even old house paint may be used.
• Use of scrap cardboard and decoration supplies is encouraged.
• Keep the car well balanced so it does not tip forward or drag back, and keep it as light as possible.
• Remember there is no need to spend a lot of money on the car, since this is just meant to be a fun race and the “car” will likely be “totaled” by the end of the day, or at least suffer a fender bender!
• Copier paper boxes are a reasonable size, especially for younger scouts.
• The smaller the car, the easier a child can maneuver through the course. However, a larger car affords more protection from bumping into other cars and discouraging other cars from passing. Help your scout make the best choice for him/her!

Race Rules

• The scouts will race in heats with other scouts. Each racer may be assigned a number at check-in.
• The race will involve one lap through the course to the required pit stop, followed by another lap to the finish line.
• Each racer must successfully negotiate every obstacle.
• All racers are REQUIRED to wear a bike helmet or hat, goggles or sunglasses, sneakers with laces (no Velcro), and socks that extend above the ankle. Each racer must also carry a comb with him.
• The pit crew consists of ONE adult (parent or guardian).
• The pit stop will require the following operations (no particular order, can be simultaneous)
  • Clean Windshield (performed by pit crew only): take sunglasses or goggles off, wipe clean with a towel
    (provided by Pack), put sunglasses or goggles back on.
  • Change Tires (performed by pit crew only): first untie and then remove shoes, turn socks inside out, put socks
    and shoes back on and retie shoes. DRIVERS MUST HAVE LACE-UP SHOES – NO VELCRO OR SLIP ON!
    Socks must extend at least one inch above ankle.
  • Re-Fuel: Driver must drink 4 ounces of water thru a straw.
• If a tire (shoe) is lost during the race the driver must stop and put it back on before continuing.

THERE IS TO BE NO PUSHING OR SHOVING!!!

Judging Categories

• Most Creative
• Best Gadgets
• Most Colorful
• Best Replica
• Best Use of Materials
• Funniest License Plate
• Best Bling!
• Goofiest
• Most Aerodynamic
• Best Scout Spirit Car

When do we race?

Next Cubmaster 500 is scheduled for:

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Adam Elementary – Cafeteria
11303 Honey Grove Ln, Houston, TX 77065

Meeting starts at 7:00pm, race starts soon after.

HAPPY RACING!