from KISMIF.org – Awesome Cub Scouting by Mike Newman

In 1953 in Manhattan Beach, California, Pack 503c Cubmaster Don Murphy developed a small wooden car race for his pack. He was motivated to do so because his ten-year-old son was too young to participate in the soap box derby.

Since then there have been about 90 million Pinewood Derby cars made, and Pinewood Derby continues to be one of the most popular and exciting aspects of Cub Scouts.

Don Murphy passed away this past week at the age of 90.

Link (Photos via boyslife.org (above) and wikipedia (below))