Viewfinder: Excitement Rules At Pinewood Derby

UPDATED, FEB. 12: Forty cars competed in the annual Pinewood Derby race held by Pack 85 of the Boys Scouts of America on Friday night at .

Here is a list of winners submitted by Leonard Sachs.

• Tiger Den Winner:  Victor Crevier 175 MPH
• Wolf Den Winner:  Shay Gualdoni 175 MPH
• Bear Den Winner:  Ben Reiter 176 MPH
• Webelos 4 Den Winner:  Bret Carlson 176 MPH
• Webelos 5 Den Winner:  Alex Harring 180 MPH
• Dad's Race Winner:  jamie Crevier 176 MPH
• Overall 1st Place:  Alex Herring 178 MPH
• Overall 2nd Place:  Ben Reiter 175 MPH
• Overall 3rd Place:  Shay  Gualdoni 175 MPH
• Most Colorful:  Grant Sachs – Webelos 4
• Best Futuristic Design:  Shay Gualdoni – Wolf
• Best Old School Design:  Aidan Galeota – Bear
• Best Scout Theme:  Alex Caruso – Webelos 4
• Most Patriotic:  John Godoshian – Webelos 5
• Best Paint Job:  Max Kosingbauer – Tiger
• Best Race Car Design:  Nicholas Muccioli – Bear
• Most Military:  Steven Kamm – Webelos 5
• Cub Scouts' Choice Award (voted best by the kids):  Colin Jambekar - Webelos 5

THURSDAY: Friday night children and adults will fill the gym of for the annual Pinewood Derby race by Pack 85 of the Boy Scouts of America. 

The competitors have been working on their cars for days, if not weeks, and some even had to make last minute adjustments Wednesday before weighing in. The cars, which start out as a block of wood, are not to exceed 5 ounces. 

The event is open to the public and is expected to draw a quite a crowd, said Mike Caruso, Pack 85 cub master. 

According to the Boy Scouts of America website, the derby, which is held by troops throughout the country, is meant to build teamwork, creativity, sportsmanship and friendship. 

A variety of awards will be given following the derby. Some include: the fastest car, the faster car, best in show, best detail, most colorful, most patriotic and most futuristic. 

Enjoy some photos of the weigh-in and check back late Friday for updates from the Derby, where there is sure to be some healthy, fun competition. We'll also update the winners.