Pinewood Derby 2022

 This past weekend was Sean's last Pinewood Derby with the Cub Scouts.  It was definitely bittersweet.  

Scott waited until the last minute to start Sean's car and then since he got COVID and was quarantined in the basement from the rest of us he suddenly had ample time to build it.  He built the car and Sean did the painting (most of it).  This year one of the themes was Marvel so Sean jumped on the opportunity to make a Captain America car.  

Since Sean's in the oldest den, Arrow of Light, they were the last group to go at 11am.  It was nice to not have to be there super early in the morning.  Sean won the entire derby two years ago.  It was also held in February at the same VFW.  Last year it was held in May outside at the Plymouth Township Park under a pavillion.  So, we made it a point to mimic what we did two years ago to see if that helped Sean win again....meaning we got McDonalds for breakfast Saturday morning!  

We knew right away Sean had another fast car - thanks Scott!  He won the first heat his car was in and it got exciting from there!  There was one other car in his den called "Wink" that was also pretty fast, but Sean managed to take 1st place ahead of "Wink" and win the den.  

The finals started shortly after with each den's 1st place boy getting to compete.  Since we hadn't seen any of the other dens race we had no idea what to expect.  One of the heats Sean's car flipped and took last place.  The other heats his car won.  So, we figured he was more than likely 2nd place overall and we were right.  

I'd say he had a great last Pinewood Derby taking 1st in his den and 2nd place overall for the pack!  Great building Scott and great racing Sean!