Pinewood Derby Track for Pack 426

Cub Scout Pack 426 in East Hampton, New York is in need of a new Pinewood Derby track. Our annual Pinewood Derby is a favorite event for many of the scouts and recently  we have been without a track. For the last three years we have been able to borrow a track from  a neighboring  pack but they are not able to loan it to us any more. Their track is also showing signs of wear. Thankfully our fellow scouts in Montauk were able to help us and invited us to their derby, which was much appreciated, but it would be nice to do it ourselves. It would also allow us to repay the favor should any neighboring packs find themselves in the same predicament as we are in.

  A new track is surprisingly expensive. The one that we had before was wooden but those are not as readily available or as durable as a new aluminum one. They are prone to warping and splitting  and they can get easily damaged when put into or removed from storage.   A  42 foot 4-lane aluminum track is $1109, the timer is $635, and the shipping is $150 from besttrack.com. The total is $1894.

  We just had our 2017 Derby so the next one won't be until early in 2018. It's a great event that gives kids and their parents a chance to work together on a fun project, and the scouts wind up being so proud of their cars.  A new track will ensure that the tradition continues for many more years.  The scouts and families of Pack 426 sincerely thank you for helping us reach our goal.