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Published April 01, 2008 05:45 pm - Fort Gibson hosts district Pinewood Derby By Bess Warren Times Correspondent Brian Smythe struggled Saturday to decide which car he would enter into the Neosho District Boy Scouts of America’s Pinewood Derby. “I have three choices because my papa made three,” said the 8-year-old Fort Gibson Cub Scout. But after some thought, he selected one. “It was hard, but that one looks best for craftsmanship,” he said as he pointed out his car, which was lined up with others on a table. Smythe and more than 50 other scouts, entered their hand-crafted race cars into the event, held at the Fort Gibson’s High School Gymnasium. The Derby is a tradition in Cub Scouting that began in 1953 in California. The Neosho District consists of several packs from all over eastern Oklahoma. Smythe’s brother, Scott, 10, had painted his car black and had placed a Batman emblem on the hood. “I thought my car was cool. It took awhile (to make),” he said. “I helped my papa put on the stickers.” The Smythes entered both their cars in the same contest. Participants had to select just one to enter — for speed, design or craftsmanship. If they chose speed, they would compete in a double elimination race. And the excitement of the races exhilarated many of the boys. Zane Burleson, 9, of Muskogee Pack 624 had won one round and was hopping up and down and crossing fingers on both hands. “Please let me win. Please let me win,” he prayed as he was waiting to race again. Zane’s dad, Bill Burleson, 30, of Muskogee said his favorite part of scouting was getting to camp out. “We don’t get to do it a lot as a family.” He also enjoyed the races. “It’s still fun even if we lose,” he said. Design winners were chosen by the style and shape of the car. Craftsmanship winners were chosen by the quality of the race car, which includes decals and the type of finish. 
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