Pinewood derby

Gene and Judy Phillips of Wood 'N Stuff handed out awards at the 2012 Pinewood Derby

by Brandi Allen

Oskaloosa, Iowa – There were several kids and their families who skipped Saturday morning cartoons to take in some racing. Wood ‘N Stuff held their 13th Annual Pine Wood Derby Race in Center Court at Penn Central Mall. This year’s race had a total of 95 entries ranging from Pre K – 8th grade and adults in 6 different classes. Classes were 5 oz. and 8 oz., 5 oz. and 8 oz. modified wheel base, 8 oz. outlaw and 5 oz. Nascar.

Hawkeye Cadet Council supplied the Pinewood Derby track along with the electronic scoring, as some races were extremely close. Trophies were given out to 1st and 2nd places, 3rd place received medallions and 2 trophies were awarded for overall speed. Best of Show awards were also given out in each class. Awards were made possible by Gene and Judy Phillips – owners of Wood ‘N Stuff, the Dan Hayes family, and donations from local businesses and other individuals. The following were winners of the day:

Best of Show:
Pre K 5oz. – Drew Noteboom
Pre K 8 oz. – Davia Van Maanen
Kindergarten 5 oz. – Mason Teeter
Kindergarten 8 oz. – William Hayes
1st grade 5 oz. – Bethany DeBruin
1st grade 8 oz. – Levi Van Donselaar
2nd grade 5 oz. – Austin Poortinga
2nd grade 8 oz. – Sam Neer
3rd grade 5 oz. – Jaren DeBruin
3rd grade 8 oz. – Angela Rooda
4th grade 5 oz. – Chole Bossard
4th grade 8 oz. – Cameron VanderWal
5th grade 5 oz. – Allen Hayes
5th grade 8 oz. – Josh Van Hal
6th grade 5 oz. – Kyle Veenstra
6th grade 8 oz. – Jacob VanVark
7th grade 8 oz. – Matthew VerMeer
8th grade 5 oz. – Molly Hayes
8th grade 8 oz. – Molly Hayes
Adult 5 oz. – Wyatt Teeter
Adult 8 oz. – Brian Vander Wal
Extended Axle – Curt Allen

Race winners:

Pre K 5 oz.
1st – Lauren Noteboom
2nd – Drew Noteboom
3rd – Erica DeBruin

Pre K 8 oz.
1st – Davia Van Maanen
2nd – Erica DeBruin
3rd – Brandon Groengh

Kindergarten 5 oz.
1st – Reagan Noteboom
2nd – William Hayes
3rd – Mason Teeter

Kindergarten 8 oz.
1st – Trae Van Maanen
2nd – William Hayes
3rd – Griffen Turner

1st grade 5 oz.
1st – Bethany DeBruin

1st grade 8 oz.
1st – Bethany DeBruin
2nd – Collin Vander Wal
3rd – Levi Van Donselaar

2nd grade 5 oz.
1st – Luke Noteboom
2nd – Austin Poortinga
3rd – Devin Allen

2nd grade 8 oz.
1st – Sam Neer
2nd – Jordan Schippers
3rd – Luke Noteboom

3rd grade 5 oz.
1st – Jaren DeBruin
2nd – Hayden Willamson
3rd – Dylan Evans

3rd grade 8 oz.
1st – Angela Rooda
2nd – Jaren DeBruin
3rd – Ethan Vos

4th grade 5 oz.
1st – Chloe Bossard
2nd – Brooke Allen

4th grade 8 oz.
1st – Dakota Schippers
2nd – Stone Turner
3rd – Brooke Allen

5th grade 5 oz.
1st – Allen Hayes
2nd – Aaron Vos

5th grade 8 oz.
1st – Jade Van Maanen
2nd – Allen Hayes
3rd – Jarod Van Zant

6th grade 5 oz.
1st – Kyle Veenstra
2nd – Hannah DeBruin
3rd – Jarrett VandenBerg

6th grade 8 oz.
1st – Christine Neer
2nd – Kyle Veenstra
3rd – Hannah DeBruin

7th grade 8 oz.
1st – Matthew VerMeer

8th grade 5 oz.
1st – Cole Bossard
2nd – Molly Hayes

8th grade 8 oz.
1st – Molly Hayes

Adult 5 oz.
1st – Mike VerMeer
2nd – Dan Rooda
3rd – Cody Bossard

Adult 8 oz.
1st – Mike VerMeer
2nd – Doniella VerMeer
3rd – Matthew Rooda

Modified Axle 5 oz.
1st – Curt Allen

Overall 5 oz.
Cole Bossard

Overall 8 oz.
Sam Neer