Pinewood Derby

William started Cub Scouts the past fall. He is now a Tiger cub and won 1st place in his Den for the Pinewood Derby. He also won 2nd place overall!

William's car is #7. Waiting with all of the other cars.

William sitting with his Den.

The scoring was done electronically. There is no arguing with a computer. :)

Eyes on the track.

After waiting 2 hours, William's car is ready to race!

Round 1. Number 7 in the lead.

Round 2. Number 7, second place.

Round 3. Number 7 in the lead.

Round 4. Number 7 winning by a mile!

Round 1 of the Finals. Number 7 in the lead.

Round 2 of the Finals, Number 7 winning by a mile!

Round 3 of the Finals. Number 7 in first place! During the finals, the winner of each den competed. Each car raced 3 times. There were about 12 cars total that raced in the finals. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners were selected by the best tiems on the track, generated by the computer.

Posing with his car after the races. Some older scouts from nearby Boy scout Troops assisted the Cub pack in their pinewood derby. The Boy Scouts brought their own Derby cars to race on the track for fun. William raced them and won!