TUPELO â¢Â Dozens of race fans, passersby and local Scouts crowded gathered inside the Mall at Barnes Crossing, Saturday morning, to laugh, gasp and cheer as area Cub Scouts sent handcrafted derby racers flying down the track as part of the Boy Scouts of America s annual Pinewood Derby.
The event, hosted by the Yocona Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), featured Cub Scouts from the Apilachi District pitting their tiny wooden racers against one another for a coveted spot in the Top 10 and a chance to compete at the councilwide derby in May.Â
Ann Stanford has been a volunteer for the Yocona Area Council BSA for almost 40 years. She said the derby has long been one of the most popular events for young Scouts.