The Piedmont Community Church gymnasium was abuzz on Saturday, Feb. 8 as Scouts from K – 5th grade and their families brought their homemade wooden race cars to compete in the annual Pinewood Derby. The friendly competition is a staple of Scouting groups around the country in which Scouts must transform a block of wood, four wheels, and four nails for axles into gravity-powered race cars. Competitors can win awards for speed, creativity, and craftsmanship.
Three cars race down the track as onlookers watch 
Three friends enjoy the event 
Tyler Hui and his father celebrate a first place win 
Sullivan Ford holds his colorful car, awarded Judges Choice 
The Craftmanship Award was awarded to Luna Kalafate 
A Harry Potter-themed car 
A car decorated as a feathered bird