What was the first pinewood derby year before it became official in 1955?

1953.

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  1. 1963
  2. 1953 ✔
  3. 1943

Why: The first pinewood derby was held in 1953 and became official in 1955.

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The derby rolled out in 1953.
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Answer: 1953. The first pinewood derby was held in 1953 and became official in 1955.

  1. History of Scouting America en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Scouting_America
    The first pinewood derby was held in 1953, becoming an official part of the program in 1955.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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