Cub Scout Pack 289 - Springfield, Missouri

Pinewood Derby Fun

History

The first Pinewood Derby ever held took place in 1953. Pack 280C of Manhattan Beach, California gathered at the Manhattan Beach Clubhouse and made Cub Scout history.

Cubmaster Don Murphy had been looking for an activity that his 10 year old son, Donn, could participate in after being too young for a soap box derby. Remembering the cars and airplanes he used to carve as a child he decided his Cub Scouts could work with their fathers and carve their own race cars. He felt this activity would foster a closer father-son relationship and good sportsmanship through competition.

Today most of the rules and regulations of the Pinewood Derby remain the same. Cub Scouts and their parents look forward to the race each year. Don Murphy, the father of the Pinewood Derby, still takes great pride in the event he started over 50 years ago. A regulation Pinewood Derby track can be found in the National Scouting Museum where visitors can race their own cars or a car provided by the museum.

2010 Race Day

Results

Tigers

 1st  Sam Cybulski 
 2nd  Michael Amberg
 3rd  Christian Doneski 

Wolves

 1st  Reece Black
 2nd  Shane Palmer 
 3rd  Calix Fattmann  

Bears

 1st  Alex Gutscher
 2nd  Jacob Higgs
 3rd  Soloman Rainey

WEBELOS

 1st  Thomas Filice
 2nd  Wyatt Clum
 3rd  Peyton Faucett 

Leaders

 1st  Dave Zuhlke
 2nd  Jeff Black 
 3rd  Rex Arney

Planning the Pinewood Derby

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