2nd Annual Pinewood Derby Race

On Saturday April 21, the Vashon Sportsmen’s Club will host the second annual Pinewood Derby race for kids and adults. In addition to the racing there will be a pinewood derby car show, a full size car show, lunch, drinks, prizes and lots of fun for everyone. Wagons of Steel is planning on being there with at least one full sized race car, a few pine wood derby racers, and tee shirts.

There are two racing groups Youth and Adult. The cars follow Pinewood derby rules, cars should not exceed 5.0 ounces. The race will include two classes, stock cars are the basic block, wheels and axel kit. Exhibition class, are a little fancier with lathe cut wheels. The basic Pinewood rules for the Stock class can be found on line at www.pinewoodpro.com/pinewood-derby-cars-rules.htm. Paul Engels is available for questions about age group, rules or the event. Paul can be reached at Engels repair and Towing 206-463-3330.

Paul has some Pinewood kits available at Engels Repair and Towing for those interested in getting involved (there’s still time to build a kit!). Kits cost $5. Anyone with a Pinewood car already built is welcome to race. There is a $5 entry fee which includes Lunch.

Activities start at 10am -12pm with a car check in.

Racing starts at 1pm with the Youth class first followed by the Adult class followed by Lunch around 3pm. We hope to see you there!