2010 Natchez Trace Pinewood Derby
The 2010 District race is now history. It is always a joy to see the youngsters
holding their cars in the registration line. This year brought some of the most creative designs I have seen to a District
race. Gavin at Pack 14 helped construct a 100 Years of Scouting car.
There were 46 entries for Best Design category. The voting results
picked David's Planter’s Peanut Car (P151) first place. 2nd Place went to Matt for his Volkswagen Bug
car (P419). Third went to Cameron (P136) with a Geico car. Runners up (3-way tie) were Mike (P223), Koby (P151)
and Josh (P135) car.
The Speed race was Fast! First Place went to Parker (P6), 2nd
- Jack (131), 3rd - Scott (P144), 4th - Wesley (P298) and 5th - Gavin (P14). Congratulations
everyone!
Just before the start of the race began, Pack 124 lead an impressive opening
ceremony. A special thanks goes to Mr. Vaughn Hawkins for calling the race. Thanks also to Mike Klein and Robert Ulcery
(Pack 124) and John Henry and Webelos son Jeff (P151) for running a smooth inspection and registration. Thank you Maribeth
Hughes (DE), Gail Plucker (District Commissioner) and the many scout leaders that pitched in to help with this big annual
event.
Scouts that participate in a Pack Unit Pinewood Derby race this year will
have spent quality time creating a unique car to be proudly displayed. Yes, only a hand full of scouts will win a trophy;
but, every participating scout is a champion!
What Really Matters
Like many other Cub & Family events, the Pinewood Derby is designed to facilitate family interaction and
build upon early character development. Upon constructing the pinewood derby car, the individual talents of each cub 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.
Please do not build a car beyond your scout's interest. Proud ownership comes from effort, not someone else
doing it for him. There are several tasks that the young and older scout can perform. Yes, some parents struggle more
than others in motivating their cub scout. Just "Do Your Best"!
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Matt - Pack 223
Bailey - Pack 135
Logan - Pack 188
Ryan - Pack 597
Nick - Pack 597
Best Design
Zack - Pack 144
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Nick - Pack 597
Will - Pack 131
Ryan - Pack 597
Hunter - Pack 188
Nathanael - Pack 14
Chase - Pack 223
Best Design
Reed - Pack 188
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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
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Parker - Pack 6
Jack - Pack 131
Scott - Pack 144
Wesley - Pack 298
Gavin - Pack 14
Design
David - Pack 151
Matt - Pack 419
Cameron - Pack 136
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Annual District Pinewood Derby Race
When: Saturday April 23, 2011
Time: 8:30 AM - car weigh-in
9:45 AM - Best Design Election
10:00 AM - Race begins
Where: Cool Springs Galleria Mall (J C Penney Court
-1st Floor), Franklin, Tennessee.
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.
Participant Procedures are
as follows:
- All scouts that participate in the
District Derby must be present, in uniform, and know their Pack Unit Number to register a pinewood derby car.
- A scout must be present to race his car on the track and recieve an award.
It is important to observe the Official Pinewood Derby Rules. Derby cars
that do not pass inspection could be disqualified. Please distribute a copy of the 2009 Official Pinewood Derby Construction
Rules to every scout parent. If you do not have a copy of these rules, please download a copy from this site or contact Maribeth
Hughes at the Scout District Office (383-9724). Construction Rules are typically available at Thanksgiving (November)
before the Natchez Trace season begins.
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