Fast times at the Cub Scout Pack 11 Pinewood Derby

KENT — With the racetrack at Lime Rock Park not yet open for the season, Kent’s Cub Scout Pack 11 stepped into the breach, offering race fans the annual Pinewood Derby.The races were held on March 17 at the First Congregational Church and were attended by a crowd of more than 50 people.For first-grade Tiger Scouts, Aiden Cherniske finished first with an average time of 2.457 seconds. The second-grade Wolves saw Brennan Wilkins finish first at 2.389. Third-grade Bear Cub Scout Coultrip Branson was the leader in his division at 2.573.Cub Scout John DiGiacomo, fourth-grade Webelos I, bested his rivals at 2.386. For Webelos II, fifth-grader Nathan Winter came in first at 2.551.Racers with the three fastest times of the day competed in a final runoff race. In that event, first place went to Wolf Cub Scout Finn Bournival at 2.388.The Cub Scouts were assisted in the competition by members of Boy Scout Troop 11. All participants in the Pinewood Derby earned a trophy for their efforts.

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