Cars race down the track during Girl Scout Troop 1569's Pinewood Derby Sunday in Sugar Grove.
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There was plenty of racing - and good sportsmanship - Sunday at Girl Scout Troop 1569's Powder Puff Pinewood Derby at the Sugar Grove Township Community Building.
The cars were built from kits. Each car could weigh no more than 5 ounces and be no longer than 7 inches nor exceed 2.75 inches in width.
Each car raced six times and on each lane of the track. At the end of racing, the fastest six cars moved on to the Final Grand Championship to race six more times.
This year there were 85 racers including scouts and their siblings.
Last year, the Girl Scouts borrowed a track from a local Cub Scout pack. After tremendous turnout, the troop received their own track with an electronic start gate and finish line, which was donated by Comfort Tech Heating and Air.
Noelle Putzler, 7, of Brownie Troop 1569 in Sugar Grove, and Kate Homco, 9, of Brownie Troop 218 in Sugar Grove, watch their cars race during the Pinewood Derby Sunday in Sugar Grove.
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Claire Stolpestad, 9, of Girl Scout Troop 553 in Elburn, poses with her Pinewood Derby car.
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Carmakers added creative touches at the Girl Scout Pinewood Derby Sunday in Sugar Grove.
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Skylar Martinez, 5, of Daisy Troop 319 in Sugar Grove, points to the Pinewood Derby car she'll vote for in the design competition Sunday.
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Courtney Janson, 6, of Daisy Troop 2015 in Elburn, watches her car race during a Pinewood Derby competition Sunday in Sugar Grove.
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Pinewood Derby cars cross the finish line Sunday in Sugar Grove.
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