Cub Scout Pack 1373 in Dale City is off to the races.
Members of the pack participated in a Pinewood Derby workshop on Saturday.
It was held at Steve’s Auto Repair & Tire, which is located at 2603 Hanco Center Drive in Woodbridge.
The repair shop began hosting the event a few years ago when its owners learned that some scouts and parents don’t have access to needed tools.
“We saw there was a need that we are able to meet,” Owner Scott Whitling explained. “The scouts are great organizations for youth, and we are happy to help them out in this way.”
Steve’s Auto Repair has been supporting the pinewood derbies since 2014.
For many years – even before the scouts were combined – we have seen girls building cars along with their brothers. The cub scouts had a sibling part of the Pinewood Derby, which enabled girls to participate. It has been really cool to see that.
The Pinewood Derby workshop is one way the repair shop gives back to the community.
It supports various non-profits, including scouting, the Prince William County/Manassas Boys & Girls Club, and The Salvation Army.
We have learned that many scout packs have delayed their Pinewood Derby to May, due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Any scout packs that need a place to build pinewood derby cars may reach out to Steve’s Auto Repair at (703) 670-8005.
