Scouts and their parents from eight packs across town sent their top three qualifying Pinewood Derby racers to the beautiful Camp Seton Scout Reservation on Riversville Road. The Pray building was a cool respite from the heat on Saturday.
The first, second, third and fourth place racers won trophies: Jackson Ertel, Logan Amen, Ned Glenn and Tyler Ernst. There was also a Best in Show award for the best looking car, which went to Jasper Larken, plus a participation trophy for everyone who made it to the championships.
The Best in Show went to Jasper Larken for his white car with his colorful initials and a topping of white pom poms.
Adventure, leadership, service and learning, especially in the outdoors, have remained essential to the Greenwich Scouting experience since its inception in 1912.
Nearly 1,750 local youth participate in programs, such as the Pinewood Derby, run by dedicated volunteers, all of which help prepare local boys and girls for life. With over 20 partnering organizations and Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Exploring opportunities in Greenwich, Connecticut, there’s never been a better time to join the Scouting community.
Top four racers were Jackson Ertel, Logan Amen, Ned Glenn and Tyler Ernst. Pictured with Jasper Larken who won Best in Show. June 5, 2021 Photo: Leslie YagerJasper Larken, a 4th grader at GCDS won Bets in Show for his derby car. June 5, 2021 Photo: Leslie YagerThe Pinewood Derby Championships were held at Seton Scout Reservation. June 5, 2021 Photo: Leslie YagerKevin O’Shea and Marc Ducret look on during one of the heats at the Pinewood Derby championships. June 5, 2021 Photo: Leslie YaerAsher Boulan and Jasper Larken ready for the Pinewood Derby Championships to start. June 5, 2021 Photo: Leslie YagerKevin O’Shea Scout Executive, Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America. June 5, 2021Photo: Leslie YagerAfter each head racers collected their cars from the finish line. June 5, 2021 Photo: Leslie YagerNelson Hinton, a 4th grader at Glenville School, with his father Jay Hinton, Assistant Cub Master for Pack 35 in Glenville. June 5, 2021 Photo: Leslie YagerGleaming trophies await race winners. June 5, 2021 Photo: Leslie YagerGroup photo at the Pinewood Derby Championships, June 5, 2021 Photo: Leslie YagerPinewood Derby Championships, June 5, 2021 Photo: Leslie YagerEnjoying ice cream sandwiches after the Pinewood Derby Championships in the Pray building at Seton Scout Reservation. June 5, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager