The 1169 Grown-Up Grand Prix

Rev your engines!The FIRST-EVER 1169 Grown-Up Grand Prix is here.Build it. Race it. Win it. 01.23.2027. Adults' pinewood cars on the track! The 1169 Grown-Up Grand Prix — Pack 1169's First-Ever Adult Pinewood Derby For years, you've watched your Scouts sand, paint, and race their Pinewood Derby cars down the track. You've cheered from the sidelines, offered "helpful suggestions," and secretly wondered if you could build a faster one. Now it's your turn. The 1169 Grown-Up Grand Prix is Pack 1169's inaugural adult Pinewood Derby — a night built entirely for the grown-ups. Build your own car from scratch, bring your competitive spirit, and race for real trophies in front of the whole Pack family. What to Expect: 🏁 Pick up your official car kit after registration and build it your way 🏆 Compete in a full round-robin race format — 40+ racers, 3 lanes, may the best car win 🎨 Win awards for speed, best design, most creative build, and more 🍔 Enjoy food, drinks, and a lively evening with your local community 🛍️ Bid on silent auction prizes throughout the night 👧👦 Bring the kids — they finally get to cheer YOU on! Event Details: 📅 Saturday, January 23, 2027 — time TBD 📍 UCP Church — 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 🎟️ $25 per racer — includes your official Pinewood Derby car kit All skill levels welcome. Whether you're an engineer with a wind tunnel in your garage or someone who's never held a wood carving tool — this night is for you. First-timers and seasoned builders race side by side. Space is limited to 40 racers (for now) — register early to secure your spot! Pinewood Derby car-building workshops are also scheduled at the RCC Woodshop on December 11, December 18, and January 15, 5:30–7:30 PM, so you can get a head start on your car. Separate sign-up required. 🤝 Interested in Sponsoring? Are you a local business looking to give back to your community, expand your reach, and — let's be honest — get behind the wheel of a Pinewood Derby car? Pack 1169 offers sponsorship opportunities that put your business in front of engaged local families while supporting a great cause. Gold sponsors even get a complimentary racer registration, so you can rep your brand on the track! To learn more about sponsorship packages and availability, contact Jennifer Boswell at [email protected] — we'd love to have you on board.