Cub Scouts get on the fast track at annual pinewood derby The 2021 annual Cub Scout pinewood derby was held in a modified format this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Written By: RosaLin Alcoser | × Eager Cub Scouts from the Tiger Den and their parents watch as four of the pinewood derby cars speed down the track. (RosaLi Aloser/Focus) The 2021 Cub Scout pinewood derby was held in a modified format this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the event was held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, with each group having an hour to register, weigh-in, race and receive awards.