Start Your Engines!

Tonight was the annual Pinewood Derby.  Ashton was extra excited since this was his first time being an "official" participant.  They both designed their cars (with A LOT) of help from Uncle Luke and were very pleased with how they turned out.

I always hold my breath the first time my kid's cars go down the track.  I am nervous that they are going to go half as fast as the other scouts.  But hallelujah, they were FAST.  Really fast!

Ashton and Ethan's cars ROCKED!  They did very well this year!

Here are pictures from the night. 



Right before we left the house.  Adding the ever so important WHEELS!

The "Goods"

The refreshment tables

One of the cutest "put the car on the track" helpers

Nervous Ashton

Ethan's car wins this heat!  Yay!

Ashton watching the competition with his buddy

The (3) finalists' dads

Ethan receiving his medal

Ashton with 2 of his fellow Wolf Scouts.  The Wolves took 2 out of 3 places!

Ashton with his medal and trophy.  Very happy boy!

Ethan set up this little display for a "kodak" moment

P.S.  One of the best things of the night was the look on the other parents' faces when Ashton walked in with a uncarved, blank piece of wood.  The only cutting that took place on his car was taking off about 1/2" off the top.  There was no incline, wedge, or anything done to his car.  All he wanted was for it to look like a football field!  Mission accomplished.  So just remember when working on your PWD car, the design means pretty much NOTHING to the speed.  It is all in the Axels, the Wheels and the Weight!