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Encourage Good Sportsmanship with Special Awards or Participation Ribbons

Encourage good sportsmanship by reminding children competing in your church or district that they are all winners with our Special Awards or green Parcipitation Ribbons. #pinewoodderby #awanas #girlscoutsofamerica #scoutscanada #cubscoutsofamerica

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Father Son Relationship

PineCar - PineCar

When Don Murphy created the Pinewood Derby in 1953, he said, “I wanted to devise a wholesome constructive activity that would foster a closer father-son relationship and promote craftsmanship and good sportsmanship through competition.” Watch our videos to walk your child through building a car to keep the tradition alive. #throwbackthursday #pinecarderby #cubscouts #boyscouts #weownadventure

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Don Murphy retired as a Scout Master in 1978, but Remained Active in the Pinewood Derby

Although Don Murphy, creator of Pinewood Derby, retired as Cubmaster in 1978, he remained involved in many derbies. He was an honored guest at many anniversary events and lived to see the 50th anniversary of the Pinewood Derby in 2003. Mr. Murphy was very happy to have known that his creation led to joyful memories for millions of children. Follow to stay tuned for more historical Pinewood Derby facts. #throwbackthursday #pinewoodderby #scouts #cubscouts #girlscoutsofamerica

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#ThrowbackThursday: Today's Pinewood Derby Block is More Rectangular Than It Used to Be

The offical rectangular block shape for Pinewood Derby cars didn’t appear until 1980. Before that the blocks weren’t nearly as long. That same year the standard wheels were also made wider. What piece of Pinewood Derby history would you like us to cover next? #throwbackthursday #pinewoodderby #cubscouts #adultpinewoodderby #cubscoutsofamerica

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Fathers And Sons

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Powder Puff Derby Was Established in 2018

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY: Although the Pinewood Derby was created with fathers and sons in mind, The world’s first Powder Puff Pinewood Derby was held in 2018, the same year Cub Scouts expanded to include girls. PineCar carries everything you’ll need to help your son or daughter win their next race. #powderpuffderby #cubscouts #girlscoutsofamerica #scoutscanada #scouts

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#THROWBACKTHURSDAY: The Purpose of Pinewood Derby

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY: According to its creator, Don Murphy, the original purpose of the Pinewood Derby was to help Cub Scouts build relationships, experience accomplishment, learn good sportsmanship and, to most importantly, have FUN! What does Pinewood Derby mean to you? Photo in by Boys Life Magazine. #scouts #cubscouts #cubscoutsofamerica #girlscoutsofamerica #venturing