Links to cool non-commercial derby or regatta websites or web pages!
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by gpraceman » Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:21 pm
Looking on YouTube, there are some interesting Pinewood Derby videos. Here's a few.
http://www.youtube.com/v/1vfri34Aa0o&rel=1
I was rather surprised with this one. The cluttered garage you see is mine.

I held workshops for two packs (ours and another) the last couple of years in my garage. This boy was from the other pack.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=E4_0ZB6f1IE
Quite a lot of bounce back on those cars at the finish.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=aLLSs4OmHWY
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OTtapscUfr0
Part 1 and 2 of a scout's journey to building his car and the ultimate payoff.
There are quite a few others to check out.
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Awana Grand Prix and Pinewood Derby racing - Where a child, an adult and a small block of wood combine for a lot of fun and memories.
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by Darin McGrew » Mon Nov 05, 2007 2:24 pm
"I didn't know that pickles had wheels." I love it!
Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to starting our derby season in a couple months!
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by gpraceman » Mon Nov 05, 2007 2:41 pm
This one has "spy camera" footage from the car's perspective.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=IFvua1LZPGM
It is interesting seeing and hearing things from that perspective.
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by Stan Pope » Mon Nov 05, 2007 2:57 pm
Darin McGrew wrote:"I didn't know that pickles had wheels." I love it!
Well, PWD cars don't "come off the trees" with wheels either. They are added by a hopeful builder.
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by Go Bubba Go » Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:55 pm
Gotta be one of my favorites.
Bubba
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by gpraceman » Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:28 am
Here's another one.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7HpSokxeUB8
I don't really care for their start gate or stop section, but the boys looked to have had a fun time.
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by Mr. Slick » Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:23 pm
Pinewood Derby Special Report!
A "gift of the season" can be found at this link in the form of a Cub Scouting video made by Cubs (and a parent) in Northern Lights District, Pack 751. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENwGqzlGG-A
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by gpraceman » Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:57 pm
Mr. Slick wrote:Pinewood Derby Special Report!
A "gift of the season" can be found at this link in the form of a Cub Scouting video made by Cubs (and a parent) in Northern Lights District, Pack 751. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENwGqzlGG-A
I love it!!!!!
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by Pinewood Daddy » Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:30 pm
gpraceman wrote:Mr. Slick wrote:Pinewood Derby Special Report!
A "gift of the season" can be found at this link in the form of a Cub Scouting video made by Cubs (and a parent) in Northern Lights District, Pack 751. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENwGqzlGG-A
I love it!!!!!
I especially like the old style stop section.

A friend of ours had his son's car break when it's pointy nose got under the foam and hit one of the bolts that held it in place. The new drop away stop sections are much better.
Great video though!!