"The rule is that you never quit,” said Kim Potocki, mother of two. — -- The muddy, rumbling arena in Pecatonica, Illinois, looked like a scene from “Mad Max.” Helmeted gladiators, strapped into ...

Every year since 1953, Cub Scouts across the country have participated in the Pinewood Derby with the goal of building and racing small, driverless wooden cars down a sloped track, powered only by ...

Seven-year-old Abel Gonzalez of Granite City takes his car to the starting gate during the Pinewood Derby at The River Church in Alton on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Seven-year-old Wyatt Buttry of Alton ...

IDAHO FALLS — Over 30 cars, made of pinewood, raced Monday night, reaching speeds of over 100 miles per hour (in 1/10th scale) to be the fastest and win $1,000 for their chosen charity. The event was ...

Ken Cline, a 1967 Soap Box Derby champion, is framed by a 1941 derby car that will be on display during this year’s Soap Box Derby Vintage Car Show, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. The 2025 ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indiana State Museum is hosting its 17th annual Pinewood Derby race, featuring the largest track in the state. The event, included with general admission, allows families to ...

Richmond is turning back the clock and rocking around it during the Good Old Days Festival in September, with the Classic Car Parade and Cruise as well as a Classic Car Show. The Richmond Good Old ...