Pinewood Derby: Difference between revisions

'''Pinewood derby''' is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars. Pinewood derbies are often run by chapters (packs) of the [[Cub Scouts]] program of [[Boy Scouts of America]]. With the help of adults, Scouts build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine wood, plastic wheels, and metal axles. With the popularity of the pinewood derby, other organizations have developed similar events, and a small industry has developed to provide organizer equipment (e.g. tracks, timers, and scales) and awards (e.g. trophies and ribbons). Similar Cub Scouting events include the [[Raingutter Regatta]] (a race for miniature boats) and the [[Space Derby]] (a race for rubber band-driven propeller shuttles).