Innovation Zone Modified Pinewood Derby

6th Annual Innovation Zone Modified Pinewood Derby!

On Thursday, April 18th, the UConn Innovation Zone will host the Sixth Annual Modified Pinewood Derby! 

Races will take place on Fairfield Way (weather permitting) at 3 p.m. during the UConn Maker Fair from 2-6 p.m.

Register for the 2024 Modified Pinewood Derby Here!

Modified Pinewood Derby- Registration Form

  • Event Overview

    The UConn Innovation Zone presents the Fifth Annual Modified Pinewood Derby which is part of the UConn Maker Fair and will be held on Thursday, April 18 from 2-6 p.m. Teams consisting of two to four members will compete in a bracket-style race. In order to race, teams must register by submitting this form by 11:59pm on Sunday, March 31st. Once registration is complete, the team leader will be contacted with directions on how to receive their Pinewood Derby car kit which is to be modified according to the Derby Rules.
  • Include UConn email address of the team leader who we can contact if needed.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Speed Racer
Derby Cars Lined up

How it works:

Teams consisting of  two to four members will need to register to compete:

Upon Registration, teams will receive a basic derby car kit to modify.  Car kits will be available starting Wednesday, March 1st.

Each entry MUST incorporate a 3D Printed part and include at least 1 circuited element (light, motor, sound, etc.).

Race will consist of a Bracket-Style Elimination format until one car is deemed the Race Champion.

2023 Modified Pinewood Derby Bracket

Prizes Awarded For:

Race Grand Champion-Winning Derby Car from the Elimination Race Bracket

Most Innovative- (Judges' Choice) Derby Car

People's Choice- Derby Car

 

 

2022 Modified Pinewood Derby Bracket

2021 Modified Pinewood Derby Bracket