My son attends AWANA at our church. Each year the kids have a pinewood derby race where they compete for both the fastest race times and the best design. My son and I teamed up (as is encouraged by the AWANA organization *grin*). After discussing different options, he decided he wanted a sleek racing coup with headlights and tail lights.
We did some sketching and came up with a fast flat body, a canopy (made from the side of a liquid soap dispenser), and some headlights and taillights made from LEDs. The two AA batteries are inset and housed under the canopy.
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His car performed fairly well in the race and much to his joy it placed 1st in the Design Competition.
A very proud Paul with his trophy and winning car!
