Jay Sowers | The Natchez Democrat — Matthew Starr, 7, leaps into the air as his pinewood derby car crosses the finish line first during an early matchup during the Natchez Trace District pinewood derby races on Saturday morning at the Community Chapel Church of God in Natchez.

Jay Sowers | The Natchez Democrat — Cub Scout Abram Johnson races his pinewood derby car back toward the starting line of the race track during the Natchez Trace District pinewood derby races on Saturday morning at the Community Chapel Church of God in Natchez.

JAY SOWERS | THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT — Hayden Mitchell, 7, laughs as he is handed the first place trophy during the Natchez Trace District pinewood derby races on Saturday morning at the Community Chapel Church of God in Natchez.