Fast Cars (again)

John — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:35:14 +0000

Good day folks. I had the opportunity to spend some time with my nephew this past Saturday. The event was the Boy Scouts of America North Georgia Region Finals for Pinewood Derby Cars held at the local Fairgrounds. I had a great time wandering round the grounds and just being a big kid. For the uninformed a Pinewood Derby car is a car that begins life as a small rectangular block of pine and can be puchased in a kit with wheels and axels. Add in the creativity and imagination of a youngster, a bit of adult guidance, a dash of sheer detemination and the results can be spectacular! These cars had already made it thru two rounds of competition, the contestants local pack and then regional area races. Those making it to this point could include themselves as one of the fastest 21 cars for a couple hundred miles in any direction, not a small feat. The cars were very well turned out and ran the range from a car made into a pencil on wheels to a space shuttle complete with deployed ‘chutes. They were all very fast and competitive and races were decided by fractions of a second.
Most scout troops have an open catagory for local races where other members of the family can build and race cars and generally be involved. Get involved! The affair at the fairgrounds also had booths set up by many of the different packs to illustrate what there members are up to and there are many fun activities that everyone can participate in. A big hand for all the participants at the races, great job fellows!
See ya

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Fast Cars (again)