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Cubmaster [[Ron Murphy (Cubmaster)|Ron Murphy]] organized the first pinewood derby, which was raced on [[May 15]], [[1953]] in Manhattan Beach, California, by Pack 280C. Murphy's son was too young to participate in the popular [[Soap Box Derby]] races, so he came up with the idea of racing miniature wood cars. The cars had the same gravity-powered concept as the full-size Soap Box Derby cars, but were much smaller and easier to build. | Cubmaster [[Ron Murphy (Cubmaster)|Ron Murphy]] organized the first pinewood derby, which was raced on [[May 15]], [[1953]] in Manhattan Beach, California, by Pack 280C. Murphy's son was too young to participate in the popular [[Soap Box Derby]] races, so he came up with the idea of racing miniature wood cars. The cars had the same gravity-powered concept as the full-size Soap Box Derby cars, but were much smaller and easier to build. | ||
In the 1980s, the design of the block was changed from a cutout block, consistent with a 1940's style front-engined [[Indy 500]] car, to a solid block. The tires were also changed from narrow, hard plastic, to wider "slicks". Blocks can be [[whittling|whittled]] with a hand knife, but this is considered dangerous for young boys. It is usually better for a trained adult to use a [[band saw]] or [[Dremel]] carving tool for major shaping. | In the 1980s, the design of the block was changed from a cutout block, consistent with a 1940's style front-engined [[Indy 500]] car, to a solid block. The tires were also changed from narrow, hard plastic, to wider "slicks". Blocks can be [[whittling|whittled]] with a hand knife, but this is considered dangerous for young boys. It is usually better for a trained adult to use a [[band saw]] or [[Dremel]] carving tool for major shaping. Decals can be bought at scout shops or hobby shops. It is also possible to use standard model decals to replicate actual racing cars such as [[Richard Petty]]'s 1970 [[Plymouth Superbird]], shown at right. The original style is based on open wheel cars, however, fender or body kits are available, or wheels can simply be placed outboard of the body. | ||
[[Image:PinePetty43.jpg|250px|right|thumb| [[Richard Petty|Petty]] [[Plymouth Superbird|Superbird]] by Arthur Hu, WA]] | [[Image:PinePetty43.jpg|250px|right|thumb| [[Richard Petty|Petty]] [[Plymouth Superbird|Superbird]] by Arthur Hu, WA]] | ||