Drivers Start Your Engines!

The annual pinewood derby made a tour stop in our ward a few weeks ago. The table saws, sanders, paintbrushes and hammers were dusted off and put to work. Brock spent a few days coming up with the design. Dave let us use his saw to cut out the design. After a few hours of sanding and shaping we were ready for the first coat of paint. Brock wanted to use the REAL Salt Lake soccer team colors. So we went with a red, blue and gold theme. We applied the decals weights axles and wheels. Weigh-in was on a Saturday. This is where the scout master provides a scale for the boys to weigh their cars. They can't exceed 5 ounces. Brock's car weighed in at 4.8 ounces. Tuesday was race day. Brock, Logan and Dallin had so much fun watch those cars race down the wooden track. Dallin sat on Dave's lap the hole time clapping and cheering. After several heats the results were in. Out of 13 cars Brock had the 5th fastest time. His cousin Bronson beat Brock's time by .04 seconds. Job well done boys! Not bad for your first pinewood derby.