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Pinewood Derby

A photo of race car driver Zachary Tinkle
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Here’s how to get your Scout’s Pinewood Derby car design on a real race car

January 6, 2025 0

Since its beginning, Pinewood Derby cars have been miniature, unmanned versions of race cars. Now Cub Scouts have the chance to see their car as a full-size race car, complete with a driver. Zachary Tinkle,

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Scouts kick off Pinewood Derby season, plus other good news from the week

January 26, 2024 2

It’s Pinewood Derby season! Plus, Scouts save a man from freezing. All that and more in this week’s good news roundup.

Scout and leader prepare for the Pinewood Derby
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How to prepare for the Pinewood Derby right now

December 20, 2023 0

If your pack holds a race in mid to late winter, now is the time to start shaping this lifelong memory for your Scouts.

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Yes, a Cub Scout really did make that Pinewood Derby car!

February 4, 2020 6

The proof is in the pictures! Cub Scouts can create some truly incredible designs.

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Open for Debate: Who really made that Pinewood Derby car?

February 23, 2012 39

There’s something fishy about Hunter’s Pinewood Derby car. The paint job is a little too professional, the edges a little too perfect. While other cars wobble down the track, this thing’s a rocket every time.

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