

Cub Scouts from Pack 454 in El Dorado Hills put their design skills to the test Saturday during the annual Pinewood Derby held at Silva Valley Elementary School.
A month prior to the race, the boys were given an official kit consisting of a block of wood 7” long, 1 3/4” wide and 1 1/4” high, four wheels and four nails (axils) from which they built their car. Once the car is built, it undergoes a rigorous inspection to make sure it conforms to the rules of the race which include weight and dimensions. The car is also scrutinized for illegal lubricants and parts that may have been used to make the car go faster....
http://www.edhtelegraph.com/article/el-dorado-hills-cub-scouts-cheer-pinewood-derby
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