Well, today was the BIG day! Pack 280’s Pinewood Derby! The boys were pretty excited to put their cars to the test…

…especially ultra-competitive Adam, who is all business. Alex, on the other hand is just chillin’

Our Den 1 Tigers had seven cars competing today…

Each group of boys, Tigers, Wolfs, Bears, and Webelos, raced against each other in several three-car “heats” to ensure fair competition. The individual scores are then totaled to determine the winner in each group. Each of the Tigers raced in three heats.

Adam raced against his Den-mates…

then Alex…

…and in one race, Adam and Alex ran against each other…

So, how did it end? Alex took 3rd Place and gets to advance to the District Pinewood Derby in March!

Alex also took 1st Place in “Design”…

While Adam took 2nd Place in “Design”…

The boys had a great time and were very proud of the work they did on their cars and seeing their efforts brought to fruition at “The Derby”…

…and although Adam was a little bummed he didn’t place, he learned a great lesson in sportsmanship, as did many of the scouts. In the end, that’s really what it’s all about.