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.

GeekDad reader and true geeky dad Jason Beck sent along this awesome picture of the pinewood derby car his son Carter and he made for a race at their Cub Scouts troupe pack. I bet that car handles ...

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 ...

GOSHEN — A group of scouts in Cub Scouts Pack 789 and Boy Scouts Troop 5 raced their derby cars during the Pinewood Derby at St. John’s Catholic School Saturday.

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 ...

In a pinewood derby race, the participants start with a block of wood with wheels and nails, and they have to make a 5-ounce car, in compliance with the Boy Scouts of America’s rules. When Scouts ...

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.

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.

Broad Leaf Brewery and Spirits hosted a "Pine Weird" derby their brewpub in Kentwood, Mich. on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

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.

The Pinewood Derby will be held Saturday, May 31, ... Participants can test their pinewood cars on the official track on Thursday, May 29, and Friday, May 30, from 5 to 9 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Pinewood Derby returns to the Indiana State Museum for its 17th year, offering racing enthusiasts of all ages a chance to compete with their handcrafted cars.