Every year since 1953, Cub Scouts across the country have participated in the Pinewood Derby with the goal of building and racing small, driverless wooden cars down a sloped track, powered only by ...

Pinewood Derby attracted a record crowd there. Rochester Pack 30 Cub Scoutmaster Kevin Thompson noted as the ceremonies began that the largest crowd ever was attending, prompting scout leaders to set ...

Guests can practice racing their Pinewood Derby cars on the track at the Indiana State Museum this week, with the big event taking place on Saturday, April 5, and registration opening at 8:30 am.

After thinking through a few solution paths like a radio-controlled camera that follows the cars, [Adam] settled on a system that would replay the pinewood derby cars crossing the finish line.

“I think he’s suffering the consequences,” Eggers said of the parent. Pinewood Derby cars are carved from a small block of wood. The pack’s rules say that mercury and other liquids can’t ...

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 ...

If you suffer from nostalgia, you might remember carving a block of wood into a car, adding some wheels, and racing it against other contestants in a pinewood derby. Today’s derby is decidedly ...

For adults who want to feel the excitement of one of Scouting’s iconic traditions -- the Pinewood Derby -- the Western Massachusetts Council of Scouting is hosting a “Pint-Wood Derby” at Bright Ideas ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Pinewood Derby returns to the Indiana State Museum for its 17th year, offering racing enthusiasts of all ages a chance to compete with their handcrafted cars.

Experience the thrill of the Pinewood Derby race at the Indiana State Museum. Compete with your own car or use one from the museum's collection.

The event, lasting through April 6, will give individuals the chance to race Pinewood Derby cars on a two-story, 125-foot track. The museum’s website states that racing is open to the public and ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cub Scouts were in Cape Girardeau Saturday morning taking part in the annual District Pinewood Derby. According to a release, on Saturday, March 22, local Cub Scouts ...