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 ...

After thinking through a few solution paths like a radio-controlled camera that follows the cars, [Adam] settled on a system that would replay the pinewood derby cars crossing the finish line.

WESTFIELD — For adults who want to feel the excitement of one of Scouting’s iconic traditions — the Pinewood ... like a traditional derby, it will feature handcrafted cars, designed and ...

If you suffer from nostalgia, you might remember carving a block of wood into a car, adding some wheels, and racing it against other contestants in a pinewood derby. Today’s derby is decidedly ...

“I think he’s suffering the consequences,” Eggers said of the parent. Pinewood Derby cars are carved from a small block of wood. The pack’s rules say that mercury and other liquids can’t ...

The event, included with general admission, allows families to race Pinewood Derby cars on a two-story, 125-foot-long track. “Pinewood Derby is one of our most popular annual events,” Carla ...

The Pinewood Derby track is open this week for guest to practice racing their cars. They can practice for the big event on Saturday. On Saturday, April 5 guest can race their Pinewood Derby cars ...

Three cars head down the track during a pinewood derby at the Fairlane Village Mall, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR) Three cars race along the track as Scouts and ...

Sparks will fly April 13 at 2 p.m. at the Blue Ridge District Pinewood Derby. Cub Scouts ages 6 to 12 will gather to compete in this annual race after crafting their race car from start to finish. The ...

However, members of the group were determined to ensure that one of the projects they were involved in, the Pinewood Derby, continued ... They just loved seeing their cars go by.