Deep River Sons of the American Legion Pine Car Derby

    Tami Wilhelm, right, gives Ava DeWeese a hug after winning the championship round between the adult female class and youth/junior girls class during the Deep River Sons of the American Legion Squadron 296 Pine Car Derby on Saturday, Feb. 25.

      Winners of the adult female class were, from left: Tami Wilhelm, Gail Johnson (held by Tammi Quinlan who ran her car), second place; and Olivia Wilhelm, third place. Photo by Jacki Bolen.

      Winners of the adult male class were, from left: Dillon Wilhelm, first place; Bob Wilhelm, second place; and Eli Wilhelm, third place.

​       Winners of the youth boys class were, from left: Reed Blythe, first place; Becket Hanchett, second place; and Jaxon Kuntz, third place.

​      Winners of the junior boys class were, from left; Karsen Ross, first place; Zion Moore, second place; and Wesley Ross, third place. 

​      Winners of the youth/junior girls class were, from right: Ava DeWeese, first place; Addilynn Ross, second place; and BellaRae Bracy, third place.  

​      Special recognition honors were awarded to five young people at the Deep River Sons of American Legion Post 296 Pine Car Derby on Saturday, Feb. 25. Pictured are, from left: Barrett Mann, Unit 296 Presidents Choice; BellaRae Bracy, 5th District Presidents Choice; Rosslynn Bracy, Most Colorful; Jaxon Kuntz (being held by dad, Sammy), Best Paint; Wes Ross, Most Patriotic.

​     Dillion Wilhelm earned Grand Champion Pinewood Derby honors at the Deep River Sons of American Legion Post 296 Pine Car Derby on Saturday, Feb. 25.