This was genius! Men, and Young Men, have been waiting for the opportunity to redeem themselves since the last time they raced. Apparently, they are older, wiser and better skilled. Ideas soon started to permeate the room like the familiar scent of bacon. Why not make them bigger and better? We can add switches, explosives, and electric motors. Minds began to conspire of ways to improve the event.
Along with that, so did the concerns and arguments. Priesthood meetings were filled with discussions about the race instead of Gospel-familiar subjects. This was going to be the event of the season.
I suggested that since my man was going to be heavily involved with the Pinewood Derby exhibition race, that he should also include our girls. One girl, the MyMy, was ever so enthused. The two of them spent evenings looking online at races on YouTube. They also looked over different plans and ideas for cars. Soon, plans were decided upon, and the building began.
The MyMy chose a cute little mouse. Derrick chose the original Batmobile with CO2 cartridges installed for speed. Late nights were many, but the cars were made just in time for race night.
The MyMy raced her car, along with some men and some missionaries, in the "official Pinewood Derby rules" racing event. She was the only female to enter. She came in 2nd place and she won the award for "the goofiest car". Derrick raced his car along with other cars that had CO2 cartridges. Their cars were fast and zipped down the track. Both men and boys were very impressed with the speed. Although there were some great races, there were also some disaster races too- cars losing control because of high speeds and leaving the track.
All that matters, was the event was a huge success. There will probably be a repeat the next time the Pinewood Derby rolls around, which means back to the drawing board to make bigger, faster, and better cars!
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