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Pinewood Derby Winners Celebrate!

The St. Mary Pack 428 annual Pinewood Derby was held last week and the following racers earned their stripes!

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The 428 annual Pinewood Derby was held March 10 at the gym, 62 Cedar St., Branford.

The Pinewood Derby is a for cub scouts and the first derby in history was held in Manhattan Beach, CA on may 15, 1953.

Each scout was given a block of wood made of pine with two notches for wheels, four plastic tires and four nails. The finished car must utilize all nine pieces and must not exceed a weight of five ounces.

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Enjoy the photos of the cars and the winners! Way to go boys!

Information and photos courtesy of Karen Kolb. 

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