Austin Sciulla, Pack 35 Webelos Scout, retained the championship title for the second year in a row as 21 Cub Scouts qualified to compete in the Greenwich Council Pinewood Derby Championship that took place on March 10 at Seton Scout Reservation.
“It was a great afternoon of Pinewood Derby Racing,” said Ray Garrison, District Director for the Greenwich Council. “The effort and creativity put forth by the Scouts with their car designs was quite impressive.”
“I was really surprised to win this year,” said Austin Sciulla. “When I saw Jack Rossi, I knew it was going to be close.” Austin’s car came in just sixteen thousandths of a second before Colby Laflin for the win.
“Austin spent a lot of time working on his car,” said Colleen Sciulla, Austin’s mother. “It’s bonding time with his father and he learns about physics and engineering.” Austin built his car and then sketched on paper what he wanted the finish to look like. “It’s a lot of trial and error and hard work,” explained Austin. This will be the last year that Austin can compete in the derby as he crosses over into the Boy Scout program in April.
2018 Standings:
1st place winner, Pack 35 Webelos Scout Austin Sciulla
2nd place winner, Pack 3 Webelos Scout Colby Laflin
3rd place winner, Pack 20 Webelos Scout Jack Rossi
Best in Show, Pack 6 Bear Scout PJ Carlaftes
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