Pinewood Derby creates friendly competition, fun for Scouts

Photos by Sgt. Maj. Michael Pintagro
Innovative Cub cars stand poised to roll down the highway during the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School.
Innovative Cub cars stand poised to roll down the highway during the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School.
Tiger Cubs Mason McMillan, age 7 (left), Kade Dressing, age 6 (center), and Evan Zawojski, age 7, prepare for the closing ceremony in the aftermath of the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School.
Tiger Cubs Mason McMillan, age 7 (left), Kade Dressing, age 6 (center), and Evan Zawojski, age 7, prepare for the closing ceremony in the aftermath of the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School.
Scout sister Eva Rosario counts down the start to a racing heat as fellow Scout sister Alexis Micciche and Wolf Scout Vincent Rosario look on during the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held  Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School.
Scout sister Eva Rosario counts down the start to a racing heat as fellow Scout sister Alexis Micciche and Wolf Scout Vincent Rosario look on during the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School.
Sibling speedsters race toward a photo finish during the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School.
Sibling speedsters race toward a photo finish during the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School.
Pinewood Derby cars of all makes and models congregate in a used Scout car lot during the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School.
Pinewood Derby cars of all makes and models congregate in a used Scout car lot during the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School.
Tiger Cubs Kade Dressing, age 6 (left), Mason McMillan, age 7 (center), and Evan Zawojski,  age 7, celebrate their triumphs in the aftermath of the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School. Over 30 cars competed during the annual Scout racing extravaganza. Siblings, parents and adult volunteers as well as Scouts designed, cut and decorated wooden cars for the competition.
Tiger Cubs Kade Dressing, age 6 (left), Mason McMillan, age 7 (center), and Evan Zawojski, age 7, celebrate their triumphs in the aftermath of the Pack 69 Pinewood Derby held Jan. 23 at Vogelweh Elementary School. Over 30 cars competed during the annual Scout racing extravaganza. Siblings, parents and adult volunteers as well as Scouts designed, cut and decorated wooden cars for the competition.