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2012 Natchez Trace Pinewood Derby
(See historical race results at bottom of page)
 
This event is open to all Chartered Cub Scout Pack Units in the Natchez Trace District of the Middle Tennessee Council. A participating Scout must be a registered member of a Pack Unit on the day of the race (April 21, 2012). Webelos that have transferred membership to a Boy Scout Troop are no longer eligible.

The 2012 Pinewood Derby Rules did not change from 2011. Yes, you can breathe a sigh of relief.  Please encourage all Pack participants to download the Flyer and Construction Rules, found on the following pages.  Many Pack Units will insert a one page copy of the District rules inside the pinewood derby box before issuing to the scouts.

Last Year's 2011 Race

Last year's 2011 District race had some of the fastest and best looking pinewood derby cars Ever! The total number of participants totaled 114 (race) 24 (design) or 138 cars among 27 Pack Units. No other District in the Middle Tennessee Council can make this claim. The enthusiasm of the Scouting movement is pronounced in the Natchez Trace District.

The inspection team performance was outstanding as Pack 14 and Pack 135 took the lead in inspection and registration. Two Boy Scouts from Troop 13 managed the Car Impound. After the opening ceremony, Mr. Hawkins started the race with a resounding "count down".

Everyone liked the new venue location at Holy Family Church, Crockett Park. So, we decided to keep this venue for 2012!  The date of the race will be April 21, 2012.  The time will be one hour earlier, so we can get in and out for our next Saturday activity.

What Really Matters

Like many other Cub & Family events, the Pinewood Derby is designed to facilitate family interaction. Upon constructing the pinewood derby car, the individual talents of each scout will excel in some areas but not in others. It's teaching a boy how to deal with these "How Do I" situations that is most important, not winning a race.

Scouts that participate in Pack Unit Pinewood Derby race this year will spend quality time with an adult team partner(s) creating a unique car to be proudly displayed. Yes, only a hand full of scouts will win a trophy; but, every scout that participates is a champion!

Gene Poe

NT District Pinewood Derby Chairman

Web Site Sponsored By:

Troop 135 Franklin

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Annual District Pinewood Derby Race

When:  Saturday April 21, 2012

Time: 7:30 AM - car weigh-in

8:40 AM - Best Design Election (Design cars checked-in by 8:40 AM)

9:00 AM - Race begins

Where: Holy Family Catholic Church, 9100 Crockett Road, Brentwood

Download Information Flyer & Registration (click)

To register your Pack, complete the information below and mail soon after you Pack Unit’s race. The fee is $25 per Pack which allows up to 4 speedster participants and 3 best design entries. Two alternates per group (speedsters and design) are included in the fee to replace any of the original participants that may not be able to attend due to last minute conflicts. Substitutes cannot race another boy’s car. Best Design entries will not participate in the race by may be asked to run there cars down the Track before voting begins.

2006
2007
2008
2010
2011
Top Speed
 
Matt - Pack 223

Bailey - Pack 135

Logan - Pack 188

Ryan - Pack 597

Nick - Pack 597

Best Design

Zack - Pack 144

Top Speed

Nick - Pack 597

Will - Pack 131

Ryan - Pack 597

Hunter - Pack 188

Nathanael - Pack 14

Chase - Pack 223

Best Design

Reed - Pack 188

Top Speed

Billy - Pack 14

Collin - Pack 241

Dawson - Pack 1291

Wiatt - Pack 188

Brennen - Pack 144

Chase - Pack 233

George - Pack 14

Best Design 

Leland - Pack 134

Top Speed

Parker - Pack 6

Jack - Pack 131

Scott - Pack 144

Wesley - Pack 298

Gavin - Pack 14

Voted Top Design 

David - Pack 151

Matt - Pack 419

Cameron - Pack 136

Top Speed

Jacob - Pack 6

Henry - Pack 14

Jack - Pack 199

Wilson - Pack 144

Josh - Pack 131

Gray - Pack 124

Voted Top Design

Owen - Pack 188

Christian - Pack 8

Ian - Pack 144