Pinewood Derby

2 weeks ago

The boys getting the wheels just right for Howie's upcoming Pinewood Derby.  Howard was so excited that he was able to get a Dremmel tool for this project.

The night before

Howie showing off his car after we submitted it Friday night for a final weigh in.  His car weighed in at 141.7grams...the maximum weight allowed was 141.75grams. So close!

The Big Race

Howie was in lane B for this heat.  He raced several times and ultimately finished in 2nd place in his Tiger Den.  Great job Howie (and Howard)!!!!

Here is Howie with his assistant den leader, 2nd place ribbon (in the Tiger Den division), and "The Hottest Car" award. Howie had decorated his car to look like a hot rod with flames.  It's hard to see in the picture, but he even had a really cool spoiler.  Since Howie finished 2nd in his den, we were not able to take his car home because he will be racing in the International Pinewood Derby Competition in a few weeks. That basically means that our American Packs will be competing against their Japanese counterparts. Howie competed in the finals for the entire Pack, but did not place in the top 4.  At the end of the races I asked one of the officials where Howie ranked among all the other kids, and she said 11th out of about 55.  Not too bad for a first timer!