Isn't it amazing how Cub Scouts and their dads can turn a $3.99 block of pinewood into a $30 work of art! Well that's exactly what Mitchel and Mike did! Mitchel got to participate in his first ever Pinewood Derby last night. This is his car that he called "Lightning."
Mitchel and Mike spent hours on the internet looking at different cars and then drawing the design of the car they wanted. Mike then used the few tools he owns to saw and shape the wood into the perfect lightning bolt. Mitchel chose the colors and painted it very carefully. Then just hours before the race, Mike put in the weights and finishing touches on the wheels and they were off to the church without even a dry run. (I was just praying that the car would go down the track.)
There was some stiff competition. We haven't had a Pinewood Derby in our Stake for a while, so this was a pretty big deal. Lots of fun and creative cars. Can you find Mitchel's?
Each boy got to race his car 4 times, once in each lane. We were all so excited to see that not only did Mitchel's car make it down the track, it was one of the faster ones. He came in second on his first two times down the track. 
Then on his third attempt, his car came in first! Yeah!! 
It was a really fun night for all of us. Mitchel was proud of his car and Mike was glad that all the money and hard work he put in was worth it. Mitchel is doing great in Cub Scouts and next month he will be awarded his Wolf badge and some arrow points. (I'll be taking some credit for those too!) Way to go Lightning!!
Mitchel and Mike spent hours on the internet looking at different cars and then drawing the design of the car they wanted. Mike then used the few tools he owns to saw and shape the wood into the perfect lightning bolt. Mitchel chose the colors and painted it very carefully. Then just hours before the race, Mike put in the weights and finishing touches on the wheels and they were off to the church without even a dry run. (I was just praying that the car would go down the track.)
There was some stiff competition. We haven't had a Pinewood Derby in our Stake for a while, so this was a pretty big deal. Lots of fun and creative cars. Can you find Mitchel's?
Each boy got to race his car 4 times, once in each lane. We were all so excited to see that not only did Mitchel's car make it down the track, it was one of the faster ones. He came in second on his first two times down the track. 
Then on his third attempt, his car came in first! Yeah!! 
It was a really fun night for all of us. Mitchel was proud of his car and Mike was glad that all the money and hard work he put in was worth it. Mitchel is doing great in Cub Scouts and next month he will be awarded his Wolf badge and some arrow points. (I'll be taking some credit for those too!) Way to go Lightning!!
5 comments:
Wow! That is a great car. What a great idea to go on the internet and get ideas. I'm sad we couldn't attend. We are so proud of Mitchel (and all the Harker boys)and are proud of the good parents you are.
Pat
Nice. I think Brendan had a car he called "lightening" for his first Pine Wood Derby. I love Cub Scouts for the reason that it gets the boys and their dads (and more often moms) to work on fun projects together. We're doing a space derby this year instead of the Pine Wood Derby. I hope it's just as fun!
those are fun times... I remember my brothers cars.. he still keeps them on a shelf... funny
HOORAY for Mitchel!! The races were exciting-and fun to watch! Way to turn out a winner on your very first Pinewood Derby car, Mike and Mitch!!
Awesome Mitchel and Mike!!! I have to admit that you crafted a pretty snazzy, cool looking ride. I wish I could have seen Mitchel get excited when his car did so well. What a successful Derby!! Way to go guys.
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