Pinewood Derby Time!!!

On Saturday, January 24th, we had our annual pinewood derby.  This is the first one that Michael has raced as a scout.  

The boys designed their own cars and did everything except the initial cutting of the cars.  They decided what shape, what paint, stickers, etc.  Both boys wanted to do a Seahawk theme for their cars.  Of course we said yes!!!

The cars all checked in and ready to go.  Pinewood derby is very specific on the dimensions, weight, etc.  If you are off on anything your car is disqualified.

The Bears had opening ceremony duties bringing in the flag and saying the pledge, etc.

Michael and I ready to get the race started.  So they had a little hiccup with the computer program.  It didn't work at all.  So David and I ended up running the show.  Which ended up really well for us because instead of being there till 6 pm like always it was over by 2:30 pm.  Everybody was excited about that!!

Michael wasn't feeling real well on Saturday, so he wasn't his normal happy self.  The next day he was running a temp of 102.8, so I can understand why he wasn't up to par.

Michael's car heading down the track way in the lead!!!

AJ's car getting ready to head down the track!!!

He was getting interviewed about his car and also was able to start the race.

Both boys did excellent!!!  AJ took 2nd place in his den by .0005 of a second.  It was really, really close.  By being 2nd in his den he is able to go to districts and go against all the scouts in the area.  AJ wants to supe up his car for the district race in March.