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Building a fast pinewood derby car: 14 tips from my former scout

Every year since 1953, Cub Scouts across the country have participated in the Pinewood Derby with the goal of building and racing small, driverless wooden cars down a sloped track, powered only by ...
Republican Herald

Scouts learn crafty skills in Pinewood Derby

LAKE WYNONAH — Twenty Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 651 showed off their hand-crafted derby cars during the annual Pinewood Derby Race. Each year, the Scouts are tasked with making a freewheeling car out ...
The Advocate

Human Condition: Making memories and mini race cars worthy of the track

My husband spent hours making Pinewood Derby cars with our sons Brent and Corey when they were Cub Scouts. After watching a movie set within the race car industry, I thought about those days. Each son ...
The Brooklyn Home Reporter

Pinewood Derby race held in Marine Park school

On your mark, get set, race: JHS 278 Marine Park held its Pinewood Derby last month.
Chicago Tribune

Gurnee Pinewood Derby encourages Scouts to use STEAM skills; ‘I think it’s a big deal for the kids’

It’s Cub Scout Pinewood Derby season in Lake County. On Sunday, the Cub Scout Pack 627 of Gurnee Pinewood Derby featured handmade cars crafted by most of the pack’s 40 Scouts, with the event held in ...
WISH-TV

Indiana State Museum’s 17th annual Pinewood Derby features state’s largest track

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indiana State Museum is hosting its 17th annual Pinewood Derby race, featuring the largest track in the state. The event, included with general admission, allows families to ...