Go, Car, Go!

Go, Car, Go!
Photo by Erin O'Neal

Ocracoke's Cub Scouts enjoyed another Pinewood Derby competition.

The fastest car belonged to Landon Fuller, followed by Alexander O'Neal and Nicholas Cole in 2nd and 3rd place. Prizes were also awarded for originality and Best in Show.

The Pinewood Derby is an annual and popular event on the island. Parents advise and assist, but each scout designs and constructs their car from a kit that includes wood, wheels and axles. As long as the wheel base fits the track and the cars weigh no more than 5 ounces, the boys have no constraints. 

Thanks go to our local Cub Scouts leaders Vince O'Neal, Jason Daniels, Daniel Palacios, Howard Bennink, and Susan O'Neal, and this year's Derby judges David Tolson, Dave Frum, Jason Wells. 

Edwin Perez
Edwin Perez

And the winners are….

Speed:

1st place: Landon Fuller

2nd place: Alexander O'Neal

3rd place: Nicholas Cole

Best in Show: 

1st place: Bat Car by Jackson Strange

2nd place: Bug Mobile by Brandt O'Neal

3rd place: Spider Car by Landon Fuller

Double winner Landon Fuller
Double winner Landon Fuller

Most Original:

1st place: El Chapito by Edwin Perez

2nd place: The Streak by Alexander O'Neal

3rd place: Gold Coins by Gabriel Brown

Jackson Strange
Jackson Strange
The Bat Car by Jackson
The Bat Car by Jackson

 

 

 

 

 

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