The next generation of laRoses has hit the Pinewood Derby. Kevin, Koby, and Emma worked on their cars on and off for the past few months, finishing the final details on Friday where the cars were weighed in an impounded for the big Satruday event. As my first derby experience, I would say the event was very well organized and run. Concessions helped keep hungary belllies happy, and the electronic computer generated brackets helped the event to end full 2 hours before the estimated finish time. Gary Russell gave a nice speech about the track, which Connie's father, James Bouvier, crafted. His story included the fact that it is the only track that Bristol scouts have EVER raced on, and that today his great grandson would be racing on it. Although proud at the LaRose family valient first efforts, it was almost embarrasing to collect the final trophies. Koby took 1st in his division, and 2nd overall, Emma took first (of four) in the sibling category, and received a certificate for best Advertising (she painted the breast care awareness ribbon on the hood of her car), and Kevin took first (of six) in the adult division. None-the-less, the most impressive part of the day was just watching how proud the boys were of their creations and efforts. Seeing Kevin wearing a checkered flag neckercheif complete with racecar bolo is a close second, and certainly priceless!
These videos are still alluding me a bit, but figuring it out will have to wait for another night.....
Racing part II?...Nascar, baby!
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