Tips for Building a Fast Pinewood Derby Car. Pinewood Derby cars are an expression of a child’s creativity and blend science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun, hands on activity.

In his Pinewood Derby Car video, Mark expands on research done by Dr. Scott Acton, who used scientific methods to test all sorts of car characteristics, and determine which variations worked best.

The Pinewood Derby is traditionally seen as part of the Boy Scout ethos, but now local girls are stepping up to the track to race their own cars. As Irondequoit mom and Girl Scout leader Suzanne ...

“Rainbow Racer,” Boshans’ car, competed against 366 5-ounce pinewood cars built by Scouts in over 20 states and ranked second out of the 27 who qualified for the division’s championship ...

Pinewood Derbies are a tradition in scouting. Let's face it, racing cars is a lot of fun, even if they're just handheld models. Building a derby car with your child is also a fun way to spend some ...

It's a rainbow of twenty racecars. There's the Green hornet, OSU orange, and an American flag. The small wooden cars are powered only by gravity as they zoom down a track, and the fastest car wins.

A Pinewood Derby Workshop was held in February, where volunteers helped cut out cars, ... (The Rainbow Car) Most Detailed: Finn B. (The Mario Cart) Best Design: Devi J. (Cheezd To Meet You) ...

Cars roll down the track amid a room full of activity at the Pinewood Derby at Westminster Hall at the Village Church of Northbrook on Feb. 17, 2024 in Northbrook. Karie Angell Luc for Pioneer Press.

It took about 30 minutes for nearly 30 handmade cars to take turns rolling down a nearly 50-foot aluminum track on Jan. 31 at the Cub Scout Pack 18 Pinewood Derby in Winnetka at Winnetka ...

Scouts watch as pinewood derby cars race to the finish line Saturday at the Kootaga District Pinewood Derby held in the College Activities Center at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. (Photo ...

Seven-year-old Abel Gonzalez of Granite City takes his car to the starting gate during the Pinewood Derby at The River Church in Alton on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Experience the thrill of the Pinewood Derby race at the Indiana State Museum. Compete with your own car or use one from the museum's collection.