Warren Cub Scout Pack 182 Holds Annual Pinewood Derby

On Saturday, February 3, 2018 Warren Cub Scout Pack 182 held their annual Pinewood Derby Race at Warren Middle School. This is an event where Scouts in Kindergarten through 5th Grade each create a unique car out of a 7” long x 1.75” wide x 1.25” high block of pine following specific rules. The result is an amazing representation of the creativity and ingenuity of elementary school age boys.

With 69 Scout entrants in the Derby and 16 siblings participating in their own “Outlaw” race, there was plenty of racing action to enjoy! In addition to the races, there were photo ops, concessions and lots of camaraderie for the Cubs and their families to partake in throughout the four hour event.

Many awards were given, not just for fastest racers, but the boys also voted in 5 categories for best designed cars.

Cubs’ picks for best design:

Best Food Themed Car – Alexander Walker’s Jolly Rancher Car

Coolest Looking Car on the Planet! – Cole Klein’s “Breath of the Dragon” Car

Craziest Looking Car Ever! – Maanav Desai’s Skittles Candy Car

Most Patriotic Car – Gideon Minieri’s Land of the Free Car

Most Scout Spirit Car – Cash Bolcar’s Lion Scout Rookie Car

Pack 182’s Top 6 Fastest Racers:

First Place – David Krause

Second Place – Gideon Minieri

Third Place – Marcello Gioia

Fourth Place – Joseph Miller

Fifth Place – Maanav Desai

Sixth Place – Constantin Bellmann

Scouts in the top 6 places will move on to represent Pack 182 in the Watchung Mountain District Pinewood Derby in March and hopefully the Regional Derby after that. Additionally, Pack 182 Cubs were awarded medals for placing First through Third in their respective Dens. The important lesson of good sportsmanship, win or lose was not lost on our Scouts. Some Scouts are even taking their lessons learned home and already thinking about next year’s race.

Cub Scout Pack 182 in Warren Township serves the local community and surrounding towns. To join Cub Scouts or find out more about Pack 182 visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Pack182WarrenNJ/ our website http://warrenpack182.org or by contacting us at membership@warrenpack182.org .