Pinewood Derby 2012

It's that time of year again for all people involved in Scouting. Pinewood Derby!!!! This is where the boys (mostly dads) build a model car out of a block of wood. It has to meet specific requirements on size and weight in order to race. It is a fun competition for the boys.  In addition to the scouts cars racing, there is an open class where brothers, sisters, moms and dads can enter cars. It is fun to see the cars that are made. Some folks are VERY creative in the open class.  There are awards for fastest car and most original car in both the boys and open classes.  Here are some photos from the big day.

Here are the judges getting ready for the start of the races.

Here is one of the boys getting the cars ready to race down the track. Vern's is farthest on the left - the black one.  Vern's car ended up placing in middle of the cars. Not the fastest but by far not the slowest.

Here is Vern's dads car in the open class. As you can see it only made it down the hill before stopping. It was supposed to be a "smart" car. HA HA HA  If the weights would have been placed on the top of the car instead of the bottom it would have done much better. Great car. Poor execution. Folks had a good chuckle with this car.

Here we have Vern with his participation trophy and car. Isn't he handsome with his Scout shirt?

Here is Ann and her car from the open class. It was one Vern had a couple years ago. If she would have graphited the wheels she could have won. I think it had been sitting in the box to long.

Fun times for a wintry Saturday afternoon.