Shortly before Christmas the Cub Scout boys receive a block of wood and are asked to shape it into a race car that will then compete in a Pinewood Derby. Adam and Dad worked on it little by little until the very deadline.
The major rule is to keep your car 5oz or less. We went out and bought a small scale to make sure that we were within the limits. But for some reason Adam's car still weighed in an ounce to heavy. Luckily this isn't an uncommon obstacle and someone with experience had brought a drill. Just before the races began the bottom of the car was taken out until the car weighed in properly.
The final line up for the Wolves prepares to race. The kids all sit on the floor behind the flags and watch with anticipation. 
Adam didn't come home with a win overall but he placed in his class. It was a fun way to spend our morning. And we'll definitely be more ready for the competition next year.
1 comment:
Cool car!
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