The whir of the wheels. The smell of fresh paint on pine. The cheers of 9-year-olds in the throes of race-day excitement.
T.J. Hamilton|The Grand Rapids Press Ready to race.
Cub Scouts across the land are taking part in the Pinewood Derby, a time-honored tradition -- it dates back to 1953 -- that starts with a simple block of wood and some wheels and ends with grins and trophies.
Boys ponder, saw, carve, sand, paint and tweak until their cars are ready for the big day. Then the Scouts proudly stride in with their cars and the fun begins. Some are sleek, with flame decals and racing stripes. Some are disguised as dinosaurs with spiky backs. One ingenious kid (with help from his dad) carved his in the shape of bacon and eggs.
The agony! Your car came in last. Every time. The ecstasy! You won a trophy for wackiest design.
Winners advance to the district derby May 14.
Watch Pack 3219 as they competed at Northview Public School’s Highlands Middle School Saturday.
Get so close to the track with a shot from the “Derby Cam” you can smell the excitement. See a car piloted by Stitch. Hear the Lancaster twins tell how it’s not all about winning.
It might make you want to carve yourself a sweet little race car.
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