29 July 2011

Our ward outlaw pinewood derby

So two weeks ago we had a pinewood derby in our ward.  No rules other than it could not have any combustibles/flames.  It was very fun and definitely recommended for all Elders Quorums out there.  I have been waiting to post because a guy in our ward videoed the whole thing and was going to post it on YouTube but I haven't heard about it yet.  When it is available I will add it to this post.  Anyways, I think my car ended up in 3rd place.  I put an electric motor in it and a fan to help push it along.  It also had white LED headlights and red LED taillights.  It took more time (and money) than it was really worth, but super fun.

I helped Kristen build her ladybug car a little bit... we drilled it out everywhere possible and filled it with steel rod (the black dots).


4 comments :

Jonny-Liz said...

Awesome. Way to go guys! I just can't believe your car still only got in third place Alex, haha. Who were the first and second place cars?

Alex said...

James Dryden got first because he made a CO2 car and Daniel Roberts had an interesting Davinci machine one that was pretty fast.

Lori Thornbrue said...

I loved your cars.....Cute and fun! Winning isn't everything.

Angela said...

Cool cars! I think you win for time spent Alex, and Kristen's gets the cutest car award :)