One of the fun annual activities that Cub Scouts offers is the Pinewood Derby. Jeff and Angel were really excited about building and racing a car together! Jonathan even got in on the action.
They started with a block of wood and the boys helped trace their desired shape on the car to be cut by one of the other den leaders on his saw. They helped sand the cars and then added personality to the cars with these cool transfers called, "skins."
Jonathan chose a spider web theme and
Angel chose a camouflage theme!
Here they are on race day with their Daddy!
Poppa D came too and cheered the boys on! He has made a few pinewood derby cars in the past and even won a trophy or two! He tried on Angel's hat and they both got a kick out of it!
Angel with the track before the race. He is one handsome scout!
He was a little disappointed when his car came in third in his heat, but overall he was right in the middle of the pack. There's always next year! He did a great job and had so much fun making his first derby car with his Daddy. That is the most important part!
Every participant got a certificate with something special the judges liked about their car. Angel won for best disguised car!
Jonathan got to race in the challenger division with some of the other siblings and first time racers. His car is in the middle lane during this race. He had several heats too and did well also for his first time.
The judges voted his car to have the best detail.
The racers at home with their proud Daddy, their certificates, and their cars!
