Saturday, January 31
Race Day 2026
Pack 86 Pinewood Derby
Welcome to Pinewood Derby Headquarters
Everything Pack 86 families need to build, check in, and cheer on their Scouts—now together with the rest of the Pack website.
Race Day 2026
The most recently published Derby schedule.
4:00–6:30 p.m.
Gather at 4:00; expected completion around 6:30.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall · 4501 Main Street, Downers Grove
Pick your next stop
Before race day
Inspection, weigh-in, Scout Cut Days, and interview preparation.
Race day
Arrival, parking, accessibility, spectators, and what to expect.
Rules
Official rules plus the Pack’s practical build and inspection guide.
Build resources
Hands-on help, templates, demonstrations, and trusted guidance.
Raffle
How the race-day raffle works and what was donated for 2026.
Livestream
Password-protected viewing information for Pack families.
More than a fast car
Pinewood Derby is a Scout-led project and a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and sportsmanship.
Build together. Cheer together.
Let your Scout lead the design, celebrate every racer, and follow race officials’ directions throughout the event.