• The Zucchini 500 is a Pinewood Derby type race where the kids use zucchini instead of pine blocks. #
• while there are lots of specifications for Pinewood Derby cars there are very few specifications for the tracks they run on – Derby Monkey #
• The best design for a fast Pinewood Derby car on one track may not be the best for another due to slope, lane guide, material, condition,etc #
• The October 1954 issue of Boys’ Life carried a one page article briefly describing the new Pinewood Derby race. http://www.DerbyMonkeyGarage.com #
• The Pinewood Derby began because a father wanted to be able to participate in an event in the Cub Scouts with his son. #
• President George W. Bush, a former Cub Scout, honored Don Murphy, inventor of the Pinewood Derby, with a presidential proclamation in 2003. #
• Pinewood Derby is a BSA event, other groups have started their own including Scouts Canada, the “kub kar,” and the YMCA, the “chule cars.” #
• My son finished 7th overal in his class at the Bluegrass Nationals Pinewood Derby Race… only 0.05 seconds out of 1st place – Derby Monkley #
• Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #pinewoodderby #cubscouts #boyscouts #

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