 That was race day in Bemidji this past weekend for five local Cub Scout packs. The annual Pinewood Derby brought Cub Scout packs from the Bemidji area, Black Duck and Bagley to town for a full day of racing. The cars made by each Cub Scout member were carefully looked over and weighed before each race. Cars were then placed on the track and raced to the finish line. Electronic sensors and timers built into the track helped keep place the Derby finishers. Events like the Pinewood Derby provide scouts a chance to learn valuable skills and work with their peers and family members. They get to work with hand tools, paint, they learn physics and friction, they learn how to develop a vehicle based on a thought, you know. So I think that the main thing that they get out of it is just working with a father, uncle, grandpa. Winners from Saturday's Derby go on to the District Derby which will be held at the Paul Bunyan Mall Center Court on Saturday, March 4th. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.