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Redmond Town Center to host Sammamish Trails District Pinewood Derby races on May 5

Published 10:48 am Tuesday, March 27, 2012

On May 5, the Redmond Town Center (RTC) at 7525 166th Ave. N.E. will host the 8th Annual Sammamish Trails District Pinewood Derby races.

The race, which is sponsored by Northwest Scouters, starts at 11 a.m.

Each pack in Sammamish Trails is invited to send the top two racers from each Cub Scout rank: Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos. Trophies will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners of each Cub Scout rank. The winners of each class will compete in the championship race and the first, second, third and fourth place winners of the championship will be presented with medals.

All Cub Scouts who participate in the Pinewood Derby Races will be given a segment for their uniform. Drawings will also be held during each rank of Cub Scout racing for door prizes.

There will also be open class racing after the Cub Scout championship races for others who would like to participate. Cub Scouts from other districts are also invited to race in Open Class. All cars are to follow the Cub Scout rules. Overweight cars will not be allowed to race in any competition.

All packs must email a list of participating scouts’ names, their rank, car name and email or phone number to DA_Russ52@yahoo.com no later than Tuesday, May 1.

All Cub Scout and Open class pinewood derby cars must be built following the Official NWScouters “Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Rules” which is available on the Sammamish Trails Website: http://tinyurl.com/c3tuuw2.