- April 28, 2024
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The Oakland Police Department took first place in the community race with its car equipped with flashing lights and a siren.
Tildenville Elementary School came away with second place in the community race.
Jennifer Hunt, managing director at the Oakland Nature Preserve, celebrated a third place win in the community race with Sal Ramos, commissioner for the town of Oakland.
The West Orange Times & Observer entered into the inaugural community race with a car decked out in newspaper clippings.
Micah Llamas was one of the many Boy Scouts in attendance from Pack 978.
Connor and Mason Walls showed off their cars crafted for the derby.
Jacob Rosenfeld, Quinn Rosenfeld and Ashley Ferreira attended the derby together.
Greg, Skylar and and Dylan Zimmerman showed off their winning cars.
Skylar Zimmerman celebrated a first place finish in the scout race with a 3.2014 average time.
Caleb and Dominic Farrant were happy with their car’s performances.
Dylan Zimmerman, of Boy Scout Troop 225 in Gotha, helped line the cars up before each race.
Cub Scout members watched their cars roll down the track in anticipation of a win.
Ryan Walley, cub master for Cub Scout Pack 978, was the designated announcer for the event.
More than 30 Cub Scouts participated in this year’s Pinewood Derby event.
Cub Scout Pack 978, out of the town of Oakland, hosted the annual Pinewood Derby event Saturday, Feb. 3, at Oakland Presbyterian Church.
Attendees had their cars checked in and weighed, before proceeding to enjoy pizza and a potluck-style lunch before the races.
The derby kicked off with the inaugural community race, in which local organizations took their shot at crafting a unique, fast, decorated car. Participants this year included the Oakland Police Department, the town of Oakland, Tildenville Elementary School, the Oakland Nature Preserve and The West Orange Times & Observer.
The scout’s race yielded the following results: Skylar Zimmerman, first (3.2014 average time); Landon Smith, second (3.2021); and Emmett Quain, third (3.2102). More than 30 scouts participated this year.
The event concluded with the sibling and family race.
