Pinewood Derby 2025 – The Next Level

The 2025 Pinewood Derby will add a new category to the Outlaw Race. This year, the 1st Best in Bergen Cup will offer Mayors, Council Members, and First Responders from New Milford, Oradell, Bergenfield, Dumont, River Edge, Hackensack, and Teaneck the opportunity to race their Pinewood Derby Cars against each other for a trophy and bragging rights.

Our Outlaw Race, which is open to the public, and the Best in Bergen Cup provide individuals or teams the opportunity to create and race a pinewood derby car that is simple or creatively complex as long as it meets the height, weight, and width requirements. The Winners receive a trophy and bragging rights for the year. The rules for the race seem long and complicated but in reality the restrictions are common sense and are required to make the competition safe, fair and exciting.

The nights agenda will include 3 race categories (Pinewood, Outlaw and Best in Bergen) with each car running in at least 3 races. Past car concepts have included a school bus, a Mader truck, a snake, a gumball machine, Pikachu, a mouse chasing cheese, sports cars, a Spider-Man car, an arrow, a rainbow, and an 18 Wheeler. These races and the event serve, in part, as a fund raiser for Scout events, camping and materials for badge requirements.

Participants who wish to enter the race must register before January 6, 2025, pay a $20 entrance fee and they will receive a car kit from which they will create their car. During the event, snacks, desserts, drinks, and hot dogs are sold. The race is scheduled for February 21, 2025 at 7 pm sharp at the New Milford Presbyterian Church. Please arrive on time as all cars need to be weighted and checked in prior to the race.

If you are interested in participating please email our Race Coordinator Christina using the contact form under the Outlaw Race page

Tags: Best in Bergen, New Milford, Outlaw, pinewood, Troop 78