On Saturday (Feb. 17), nearly 40 racers rolled 57 handmade pinewood derby cars down a 48-foot aluminum track. Racing participants included siblings, friends, parents or guardians of Scouts.

but on a recent Saturday it was the "cow car" that took home the first-place trophy Cub Scout Pack 512 held its annual Pinewood Derby races at the local dealership earlier this year. A crowd of ...

The days of the pinewood derby are long past in my house, yet there are some tips and tricks we picked up along the way to make your car go as fast as possible, for those of you are participating in ...

The cars are powered only by gravity. With an adult’s help, each Pinewood Derby car is built by a Cub Scout using a kit that includes a wooden block, plastic wheels and metal axles.

Matthew Cutugno, 7, at the 2023 Pinewood Derby, held at the Staten Island Mall on Feb. 12. Matthew's car was decorated with Pikachu theme. (Dr. Gracelyn Santos/Staten Island Advance) PROCESS OF ...

Seven-year-old Abel Gonzalez of Granite City takes his car to the starting gate during the Pinewood Derby at The River Church in Alton on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Seven-year-old Wyatt Buttry of ...

The green flag drops at the Indiana State Museum today for the 17th annual Pinewood Derby. Cars will be able to race down the 125-foot track that stretches from the 2nd floor of the museum down to ...

The Fort Steuben Mall was abuzz with excitement as the 2025 Ohio River Valley District Pinewood Derby took place ... prize was given for the best car design. Scouts eagerly showcased their ...