CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Scouts in Cub Pack 25 recently raced in the Pinewood Derby, a Scouting tradition since 1953. ABOVE: Cub Scouts in Pack 25 gather for a photo on race day.

Mike Fiore prepares the track as Cub Scouts line the course.

The top three racers are, from left, Emelie Fallstich in second place, Samuel Fuller in first place and Leela Raghavan, in third place.

Before the race Cub Scouts in Pack 25 voted on different features of the cars in the Pinewood Derby. Cub Scouts must each build their own car to specifications issued by Scouting, including specifications on length, weight and width. ABOVE: Cub Scouts are recognized by their fellow racers including, from left, Ben Heinz, recognized for Best Paint Job; Liam Ashman, recognized for Fastest Looking car; Brooklyn Sorrendino, who earned Judges Choice; Max Fiorigilo, recognized for Best Workmanship and Lizzy Fiore, recognized as Most Creative entry.

The cars are ready to race. Cub Pack 25 meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at St. John's United Church of Christ, 139 N. Fourth St., Emmaus.