Members of Cub Scout Pack 50 intently watched as their cars whiz down the track at the pack's pinewood derby race yesterday.
Trophies were awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each den. The overall winner for the entire pack was Evan Harper, 7, whose black and red car was the speediest of all the cars among Tiger Cubs, Wolves, Bears, Webelos and Webelos 2.
Harper said he felt "good" and proud to be the owner of the top car. He was the first place winner in his den, Tiger Cubs, and received a trophy for that honor and best overall. The two trophies are his first ever and he plans on placing them in important spots in both his mother's and father's homes.
Eight-year-old twin brothers Bryce and Beau Edwards went home with first and second place trophies, respectively, from the race in the Wolves den.
"I feel awesome to be second place," Beau Edwards said.
"If you were in first place think about how awesome you would feel," Bryce Edwards said to his brother.
Beau Edwards later grabbed a cola and had what he called a "soda-bration" to celebrate his second place win.
"He's so jealous right now. He's so jealous," Bryce Edwards said. "I don't want to rub it in his face though."
Ted Schrout, 7, and his father, Mike Schrout of Fulton created a Batman-themed pinewood derby car.
Although the car took fifth place in the Tiger Cub den, Ted Schrout's version of the Batmobile - complete with guns and the bat symbol - impressed the judges and won "Best in Show" for its design.
"I didn't think I would get a trophy at first but I was surprised I got the best looking car," Ted Schrout said.
For Mike Schrout, creating a pinewood derby car was a first time experience for him and his son. Because he grew up in a very rural area, Mike Schrout said he never had the opportunity to participate in Boy Scouts.
"This is a lot of fun...It's a good bonding experience," Mike Schrout said.
Now that the seven-year-old has some experience, Ted Schrout shared some advice for the next group of Tiger Cubs: to work hard and do their best.
"They should believe they can do anything," he said.
For more photos and results, pick up the Jan. 19 edition of the Fulton Sun.