Pack 113 recently participated in the 2019 Pinewood Derby, which is sometimes referred to as the Super Bowl of Cub Scouts. Each scout has the opportunity to design, build and race their very own race car. There are prizes for speed and for creativity. Duncan Warner, our fearless Committee Chair & Webelos Den Leader, commented that this year was one of the most creative derbies he’d seen.
This time honored scouting tradition is certainly fun. It also provides some opportunity for some great life lessons. The scouts learn wood working, design and time management skills. They have the opportunity to experiment with some of the science principles behind speed. They learn about the importance of being a good winner and loser. They experience the pride of a job well done.
Here are the speed results by Cub Scout group:
Lion: Harry D
Tiger: William S
Wolf: Gio L
Bear: Charlie R
Webelos 1: Max L
Arrow of Light: Jack R
Siblings: Duncan W
Speed isn’t everything. Creativity is important too. We had a lot of creative cars and a boat this year! Most Creative Car was awarded to the following scouts:
Tiger – Graham L
Wolf – Oliver A
Bear – Jason P
Webelos – Drew M
Arrow of Light – Thomas R
Results for the Pack Championship (all the rank winners race against each other) are below.
Here are some photos from Derby Day. Do you have photos from the Derby? We’d love to add them to the gallery.
