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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"!

Gene Poe

NT District Pinewood Derby Chairman

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Troop 135 Franklin

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2010
Matt - Pack 223

Bailey - Pack 135

Logan - Pack 188

Ryan - Pack 597

Nick - Pack 597

Best Design

Zack - Pack 144

Nick - Pack 597

Will - Pack 131

Ryan - Pack 597

Hunter - Pack 188

Nathanael - Pack 14

Chase - Pack 223

Best Design

Reed - Pack 188

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

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.