Pinewood Derby is a very American thing. I remember hearing this phrase "Pinewood Derby" when I first came to the states and not having a clue what it meant. Not until a couple of years ago, I actually figured out what it really meant-haha. You make a wooden car, paint it and decorate it however you want, making sure that it weighs less than what's allowed, install wheels and let it race with other cars. It's fun!
Alex participates in Cub Scouts on base, and this January Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts organized an annual Pinewood Derby competition. Robert helped the kids to work on their cars. Mark and Katya were allowed to participate as well. Mark made a yellow Carrot car, Katya made an owl and Alex made a speed car in his favorite color, purple.
Surprise, surprise! Robert also made a car that he was very proud of (it WAS very creative), but it was not allowed to race since it was made by a grown up... The leaders decided to incorporate it into the Pinewood Derby display anyway. Can you see on the left a toothbrush-car? Fun!
Here are all four of our cars in starting position. I had no idea they get this fancy track installed, get the finish line hooked up to the computer and all that stuff.
Here is a short video to show you how it's done. Alex's car actually did well in this one.
Overall, all the kids had fun. It was my first time watching and I was surprised by how long it took for everyone to get the race completed.
Lyana.
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