• Article Photo. Scouts watch as Pinewood Derby cars race toward the finish line.
    Scouts watch as Pinewood Derby cars race toward the finish line.
  • Article Photo. Scouts and their families gathered at the finish line to see who won each race.
    Scouts and their families gathered at the finish line to see who won each race.
  • Article Photo. The race took place in the VSHS cafeteria.
    The race took place in the VSHS cafeteria.
  • Article Photo. John McNeill: Best Paint
    John McNeill: Best Paint
  • Article Photo. Mario had a different course Saturday.
    Mario had a different course Saturday.
  • Article Photo. Scouts created a variety of unique cars.
    Scouts created a variety of unique cars.
  • Article Photo. Judges' Choice: Jacob James.
    Judges' Choice: Jacob James.
  • Article Photo. Eying the finish line...
    Eying the finish line...
  • Article Photo. Cody Young watches his car.
    Cody Young watches his car.
  • Article Photo. Hunter Hillman brought his enthusiasm to the Pinewood Derby.
    Hunter Hillman brought his enthusiasm to the Pinewood Derby.
  • Article Photo. Jordan Thompson watches his car win another race; he was the Pack champ Saturday.
    Jordan Thompson watches his car win another race; he was the Pack champ Saturday.
  • Article Photo. Hunter Hillman leaps as he sees his car approach the finish line.
    Hunter Hillman leaps as he sees his car approach the finish line.
  • Article Photo. Hunter Hillman and Braden Stainbrook celebrate a race...
    Hunter Hillman and Braden Stainbrook celebrate a race...
  • Article Photo. .....and then another.
    .....and then another.
  • Article Photo. Jacob James cheers as cars approach the finish line.
    Jacob James cheers as cars approach the finish line.
  • Article Photo. For many years, boys looked up to Scoutmaster Melvin Hurst at Pinewood Derby & other events.
    For many years, boys looked up to Scoutmaster Melvin Hurst at Pinewood Derby & other events.
  • Article Photo. Brandon Dighton observes the end of a close race.
    Brandon Dighton observes the end of a close race.
  • Article Photo. The electronic finish line determined winners.
    The electronic finish line determined winners.
  • Article Photo. The judges look over the cars to choose the best design winners.
    The judges look over the cars to choose the best design winners.
  • Article Photo. Brandon Dighton watches.
    Brandon Dighton watches.
  • Article Photo. The finish line was a favorite gathering spot for race watching.
    The finish line was a favorite gathering spot for race watching.
  • Article Photo. Another close race...
    Another close race...
  • Article Photo. Jordan Thompson, overall champion.
    Jordan Thompson, overall champion.
  • Article Photo. Fastest cars: Braden Stainbrook, Hunter Hillman, Cody Young Jordan Thompson.
    Fastest cars: Braden Stainbrook, Hunter Hillman, Cody Young Jordan Thompson.
  • Article Photo. Design winners: John McNeill, Anton Benjederdes, Jabob James, Brandon Dighton.
    Design winners: John McNeill, Anton Benjederdes, Jabob James, Brandon Dighton.

     Eight Pack 47 Cub Scouts went home with trophies Saturday morning after the pack's annual Pinewood Derby. The boys, with help from their parents, cut the cars from small blocks of pine, added wheels and weights and then tested their little vehicles on the track. 

     Webelo Jordan Thompson had the fastest car on Saturday. Next year, however, the Cub Scouts are sure to crown a new champion; this is Jordan's last year as a Cub Scout before he advances to the Boy Scouts.

   The Scout with the fastest car in each level were:

 

Tiger: Braden Stainbrook

Wolf: Hunter Hillman

Bear: Cody Young

Webelo: Jordan Thompson

    

     The  car design winners from this year's event included:

Best Paint: John McNeill (His car featured the ISU logo.)

Most Original: Anton Benjederdes

Judge's Choice: Jacob James (He made his car look like an Army tank.)

Best Design: Brandon Dighton (He created a true race car design.)

     Scouts built approximately 20 cars; several adults also created their own Pinewood Derby car for an open class race.