Seven-year-old Abel Gonzalez of Granite City takes his car to the starting gate during the Pinewood Derby at The River Church in Alton on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Seven-year-old Wyatt Buttry of Alton ...

IDAHO FALLS — Over 30 cars, made of pinewood, raced Monday night, reaching speeds of over 100 miles per hour (in 1/10th scale) to be the fastest and win $1,000 for their chosen charity. The event was ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indiana State Museum is hosting its 17th annual Pinewood Derby race, featuring the largest track in the state. The event, included with general admission, allows families to ...

Ken Cline, a 1967 Soap Box Derby champion, is framed by a 1941 derby car that will be on display during this year’s Soap Box Derby Vintage Car Show, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. The 2025 ...

"The rule is that you never quit,” said Kim Potocki, mother of two. — -- The muddy, rumbling arena in Pecatonica, Illinois, looked like a scene from “Mad Max.” Helmeted gladiators, strapped into ...

A Pinewood Derby is rolling into town with more than just friendly competition. Friendship Baptist Church in Owasso is inviting car lovers of all ages to participate in a fun-filled racing event while ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — Ahead of May’s Indianapolis ...

Some guys will go to great lengths to protect their cars from nicks, scratches and the tiniest of window cracks. Pete Sweeney, 42, is not one of them. When he isn't running his own property ...

FLINT, MI -- Racing through the streets of Flint usually is frowned upon due to safety issues and noise concerns. Taking away the engine and letting gravity do the work would solve those problems, but ...

WESTFIELD — For adults who want to feel the excitement of one of Scouting’s iconic traditions — the Pinewood Derby — the Western Massachusetts Council of Scouting is hosting a “Pint-Wood Derby” at ...