Tips for Building a Fast Pinewood Derby Car Pinewood Derby cars are an expression of a child’s creativity and blend science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a fun, hands on activity.

How the Pinewood Derby Works The Pinewood Derby is a gravity race held on a straight, multi-lane track. Each car’s wheels straddle a wide rail that keeps it from coming into contact with other cars.

On Saturday (Feb. 17), nearly 40 racers rolled 57 handmade pinewood derby cars down a 48-foot aluminum track. Racing participants included siblings, friends, parents or guardians of Scouts.

Cars about to cross the finish line at the Cub Scout Pack 18 Pinewood Derby on Jan. 31, 2024 in Winnetka at Winnetka Presbyterian Church (1255 Willow Road).

Children raced hand-built Pinewood Derby cars at Alton's River Church, enjoying creativity, speed, and fun.

Experience the thrill of the Pinewood Derby race at the Indiana State Museum. Compete with your own car or use one from the museum's collection.

On Saturday, Feb. 3, Cub Scouts Pack 77 of Port Washington hosted a Pinewood Derby. The Pinewood Derby is a wood car racing event for the Scouts of America. Scouts build their own un-powered ...

Get ready for the 17th Annual Pinewood Derby at the Indiana State Museum! Families can participate in a hands-on, science-based racing event.

Under Pinewood Derby rules, Scouts fashion race cars from a rectangular block of wood. The cars cannot be longer than 7 inches and weigh more than 5 ounces.

Cub Scouts from Schererville Pack 512 raise their Pinewood Derby Race cars in triumph after competing in the annual event that teaches wood crafting, creativity and sportsmanship.

Cub Scouts from Briargate raced their hand-carved, wooden cars Saturday in the annual Pinewood Derby.

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio. — The Fort Steuben Mall was abuzz with excitement as the 2025 Ohio River Valley District Pinewood Derby took place, drawing scouts from across the region to participate in ...