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Child #3 just joined Cub Scouts. His very first meeting was The Pinewood Derby, which is a pretty big deal in the Cub Scouting world. It’s a good thing he has a dad that went through the Scouting program and knew what to expect and what to do.
They had exactly ONE day to carve, mount and paint Garrett’s car.
And I had exactly one day to buy his his cub scout shirt and iron on the requisite patches.
The race was pretty fun. We were convinced Garrett’s car would smoke the competition, but it um. only smoked a few.
It did win a ribbon for most sleek car, though. Next year we are going for fastest car. :)
Have any of your boys won The Pinewood Derby? If so, what is the secret?
Have you been over to visit my co-host Amanda at Parenting by Dummies yet?
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My son did it maybe 4 times, and I don’t think he medaled in any of them, but then I didn’t expect he would. We didn’t have any power tools. We used one of those little Dremel things. I actually dreaded those races every year!
Twitter: aprilmom00
January 24, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Actually my son has won a pinewood derby. This is our last year for doing this. My son has designed all of his cars and I have clue on the secret. its more of a father son bonding experience.
Great pictures, Angie! It looks like a lot of fun! And I don’t think I would have gotten the badges ironed on in that amount of time…I have to admit, I don’t even know where my iron is
Twitter: Twinfatuation
January 24, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Sleek indeed! We’ve never done scouts or the derby, but it does look fun!
Twitter: Alli_n_Son
January 24, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Sounds like it was a really fun day!
Twitter: elainea
January 24, 2012 at 7:32 pm
My oldest isn’t in Cub Scouts but my Godson is and we get to see his pinewood derby this weekend! That is one sleek car!
Twitter: debi9kids
January 24, 2012 at 7:52 pm
How awesome. I miss the scouts! My 4 oldest boys were in and all 4 of them won every Pinewood Derby
The key is where the weight is distributed. My sons used to attach quarters to the front tops of their cars (but you have to watch the total weight as there is a maximum allowed)
It really is a great experience. And my husband and I both used to love watching our boys come up with the designs and then making it happen.
Twitter: makingitworkmom
January 24, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Wow! We have never done that, but I am completely impressed that you pulled everything off in 1 day!!!
No fast cars in this family. My brothers always went for ‘best paint job’. Luke’s car was dead last his 3rd year. So sad. He was a good sport about it though.
You only had ONE day? Why? That is not the norm I think…
Twitter: babiesandbacon
January 24, 2012 at 8:12 pm
How cool that he got a ribbon! Love the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts! Glad there’s a family out there still into scouting. Happy WW!!
Twitter: LifeIn3Ds
January 24, 2012 at 8:34 pm
What a great little experience! Love it
Happy WW.
Nice car! My son’s first foray into Cub Scouts was the Pinewood Derby too. He won 4th overall and had the fastest time in his first heat. *Beaming Mom*
I think the trick to winning is to use the graphite lubricant in between each heat (if allowed) to keep the wheels-a-turnin’!
Twitter: BFLife
January 24, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Wait. Did you say CARVE? That’s incredible. (The car turned out fantastic!)
Twitter: 3n3BabiesG
January 24, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Ah! I remember when my brother participated in those for Boy Scouts! How cool!
Twitter: thelucaszoo
January 25, 2012 at 2:51 am
and sleek it is! Yay Garrett! I am a Daisy mama – no derby’s here
Twitter: RandomCoolChick
January 25, 2012 at 3:29 am
No Derby’s here…yet!
Any ribbon is awesome – and his is well deserved! 
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How cool is that car?! Look at how proud your son is of it and his ribbon. How cute!
I love how the Boy Scout have pinewood derbies. I wish the Girl Scouts did cool stuff like that instead of feeding an obsession about selling cookies.
That competition is no joke. I was actually surprised how intense and serious it is.
All three of my nephews took place in them over the years. It was super fun to watch.
Congratulations on the design win! I have Girl Scouts not Boy Scouts so, I am no help:-( Good luck winning speed next year!
Twitter: dosweatthesmall
January 25, 2012 at 4:49 am
How cute was that? Your son looked adorable in his Cub Scout uni!
I have always thought it would be so fun to be involved in a derby. Maybe this will be something Hayden will want to do.
Twitter: _MamaJules_
January 25, 2012 at 6:12 am
I love his car!
My son joined Cub Scouts this year and we just did the Pinewood Derby a few weeks ago. He came in second and will be going to the finals in a few weeks. I have no tips for the car because all I did was paint it. My husband did all the carving and weights.
Badge tip – Boy Scouts make this wonderful stuff called Badge Magic. It’s like super sticky double-sided tape. So much easier than trying to iron on those patches.
Twitter: melaniescrafts
January 25, 2012 at 6:18 am
He did a great job!!
Twitter: adriennesfts
January 25, 2012 at 6:23 am
My youngest would love something like this! Great pics!!
Twitter: imperfectmomma
January 25, 2012 at 6:26 am
That is one cool looking car!
That is a very cool car! My boys always love the pinewood derby, but they never win either. I think the fun of it is in making their car. We have also done boats. That was fun too!