Indiana State Museum: Pinewood Derby

The second greatest spectacle in racing returns to the Indiana State Museum!

The museum will host a two story, 125-foot Pinewood Derby Track where racers can test their derby cars on the tallest, longest, and fastest Pinewood Derby Track. This track is open to the public from March 26th-April 6th with the official race taking place on April 5th and we need volunteers like you to make this event a success. We have three positions available for volunteers each day from 9:45am-5pm. These positions are broken into two shifts: one morning and one evening.

Here are the positions we are asking to be filled by our volunteers:

• Starter/Blimp Unloader: This person is responsible for unloading the cars from the blimp car carrying system and loading the cars onto the track and for leading the guests in a public countdown that communicates to the computer operator when to release the cars. Volunteer will be required to pay special attention to the blimp to make sure automation is operating properly. This volunteer job involves reaching into the blimp from a standing position. Volunteer must be 18+ years of age.
• Computer Timer: This person is responsible for operating the computer timer system and the automatic release of the cars. Volunteer must be 18+ years of age.
• Catchbox Retrievers: The catchbox is located at the end of the track. These individuals will be responsible for retrieving the cars and loading the cars into the automated blimp car carrying system. Volunteers must be 15+ years of age. This position requires standing and bending down to retrieve cars.

Youth Volunteers younger than 15 years old are invited to participate, but must be accompanied by an adult.

If you are able to volunteer for this event, please contact Volunteer Manager, Emily Grant.
Phone: 463-209-9407
Email: egrant@indianamuseum.org