What was the first pinewood derby track made of?

1. When was the first pinewood derby?
2. How long was the first pinewood derby track?
3. What are pinewood derby cars made out of?
4. What kind of wood is a pinewood derby car?

When was the first pinewood derby?

The first Pinewood Derby race was held May 15, 1953, in Manhattan Beach's Scout House.

How long was the first pinewood derby track?

The First Pinewood Derby Race:

Thanks to an aggressive advertising program by the Scouts and their sponsor, North American Aviation, the race was a huge success. The track was a two-laner, made of wood and 31 feet long, which is very short compared to today's standard 42 feet.

What are pinewood derby cars made out of?

Pinewood derby cars are made from kits containing a wood block, plastic wheels and metal nails for axles. The completed cars race down a multi-lane track powered by gravity and slowed by friction and wind resistance.

What kind of wood is a pinewood derby car?

Pine – Any of a variety of soft, light-colored woods used for pinewood derby kits. Ponderosa Pine – A soft western pine. Sugar Pine – A soft, western pine noted for a sweet smell. White Pine – A soft eastern pine.