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MONROE: Scouts go racing
Amy Batista, Special Writer MONROE — The Mill Lake Elementary School was transformed into a mini raceway Friday where about 55 Monroe Cub Scouts from Pack 3 and their families cheered on their cars at the annual Pinewood Derby as they raced down the 48-foot aluminum track.

Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible: A Summertime Snake in Midwinter Chicago
The convertible uses the same 5.8-liter supercharged V-8 engine as the GT500 coupe, claimed by Ford to be the most powerful production V-8 in the world.

Pinewood Derby sets new record
WOODBRIDGE — Excitement was running high on Saturday in the Center Building gym as Cub Scouts and parents watched brightly colored vehicles zip down a metal track. It was the annual Pinewood Derby for Pack 902, no doubt one of the highlights of scouting, at least at this stage. The boys had built their cars from a block of wood and installed wheels, with nails serving as axles.

Team NAXJA and Brown Dog Offroad Set to Conquer Inaugural Every Mans Challenge
Take a stock 1989 Cherokee XJ with an in-line six cylinder engine, add some guys who love to race, ideas from the leading Cherokee XJ technical forum, off-road products from sponsors who support fun and send them to the most challenging off road race course in the world. What happens next? Find out Sunday February 5.Gilbert, AZ (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 Covering some of the same torturous King ...

Tips for picking the snowshoe that fits you
Active outdoors It all depends on the activity Winter hasn't really arrived yet, but on the theory that A) it has to snow sometime before April, or B) there are probably some terrific deals to be found on snowshoes that haven't yet sold because there's been so little snow, here are my tips on picking the right snowshoes for you. There are lots of modern snowshoes on the market these days, and ...

Cub Scouts compete at Pinewood Derby
CAMPTON HILLS – The race cars were lined up six across, most of them in bright colors, as the crowd settled into a hush of anticipation.

Around Crofton: Scouts have an exciting Pinewood Derby day
Close to 175 car racers converged in Crofton at two locales on Jan. 7 as Cub Scouts from Pack 731 and Pack 115 took part in the traditional and highly popular Pinewood Derby. Every year, each Scout starts with a block of wood, wheels and axles, and is challenged to create and decorate his own customized car. On race day, Pack 731 Scouts were greeted with audio encouragement as auto-inspired ...

Montgomery biding his time
Olympic gold medalist taking season off to develip his sled

Automotive instructor wins top award
BUTTE VALLEY — Brad Dressen, a Butte College automotive instructor, was honored recently with a national award recognizing him as college automotive Instructor of the Year.