Continental Toyota Hosts Pinewood Derby

Last Thursday, Continental Toyota opened its doors to the community to host a Pinewood Derby Fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America.

This event was a first for the Toyota dealership, with 40 participants signed up to race. Prior to the event, participants could pick up their car kits and let their creativity do the rest for a chance to win one of the big prizes. Rental cars were also available to race for those who did not pick up a car kit.

In addition to the racing, there was a silent auction, a Taco Chapultepec food truck with tacos, drinks in the delivery room and a DJ hosting the show, all on the showroom floor. Tickets were available for purchase so guests could enjoy food and drinks.

After multiple races, Leena Abdeliqader took first place and won an iPod Nano, along with a (fake) check for $10,000. Service Manager John Ficaro picked up second place, winning a $100 gift card to Best Buy and Chris Richrath was the third place winner and receive a $50 gift card.

Continental Toyota was presented with a plaque of Appreciation by Paul Szymczak and Manny Carrera of the Boy Scouts of America. After a successful event, Dealer Principal Cheryl Nelson said she has plans to host it again next year.

“I honor the Boy Scouts of America for the discipline they teach our young ones.” Nelson said. “They help align goals and teach how to attain the goal. What a great lesson in life. Hopefully next year we can open it up to the families of scouts and make it even bigger!”

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