| Article Name |
Date |
Volume |
Issue |
| Aerodynamics |
|---|
| The Big Debates Part 5 - Aerodynamics | January 21, 2004 | 3 | 9 |
| Wind Tunnel Testing | January 25, 2006 | 5 | 9 |
| Aesthetics |
|---|
| For an Eye-catching Pinewood Derby Car, Give the Dremel(R) a Spin! - by T. Dean White | March 17, 2004 | 3 | 13 |
| Looking Good! Techniques for Finishing Your Car | January 08, 2003 | 2 | 8 |
| The Ultimate Finish - How to Create a Beautiful Paint Job - by Kevin Baugher | January 07, 2004 | 3 | 8 |
| Axles |
|---|
| Axle Installation Made Easy | November 16, 2005 | 5 | 4 |
| Axles: Nails or Precision Parts? | January 09, 2002 | 1 | 8 |
| Canted Axles Revisited
| January 7, 2009 | 8 | 8 |
| The Big Debates Part 4: Canted Axles | December 10, 2003 | 3 | 6 |
| Grooved Axles
| December 10, 2008 | 8 | 6 |
| Working with Needle Axles
| January 13, 2010 | 9 | 8 |
| Car Body |
|---|
| Car Build Progression
| December 26, 2007 | 7 | 7 |
| Creating "The King"
| January 27, 2010 | 9 | 9 |
| Designing a Car From Scratch | October 05, 2005 | 5 | 1 |
| Designing the Car Body for Performance | November 28, 2001 | 1 | 5 |
| Scaling Up: Design a Pinewood Derby Car from a Toy Car | March 07, 2007 | 6 | 12 |
| Scaling Up Part 2: Design a Pinewood Derby Car from a Toy Car | February 20, 2008 | 7 | 11 |
| Transforming that Block into the Ultimate Derby Car | October 31, 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| Whoops! Fixing damaged cars | March 31, 2009 | 8 | 14 |
| General Interest |
|---|
| 10 Commandments of Pinewood Derby Racing | October 06, 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| Car Collection on the Move - by Todd Paxson | April 04, 2007 | 6 | 14 |
| Displaying Your Pinewood Derby Car | March 06, 2002 | 1 | 12 |
| Google and the Pinewood Derby | February 8, 2010 | 9 | 10 |
| How Has Pinewood Derby Racing Changed? | March 09, 2005 | 4 | 12 |
| Maximum Velocity History and Photo Tour | December 12, 2007 | 7 | 6 |
| Pinewood Derby Adventures Come Full Circle - by Matthew D. Keenan | April 14, 2004 | 3 | 15 |
| Pinewood Derby Kit History | March 19, 2007 | 7 | 13 |
| Pinewood Derby Glossary Part 1 | October 19, 2005 | 5 | 2 |
| Pinewood Derby Glossary Part 2 | November 30, 2005 | 5 | 5 |
| Pinewood Derby Myths | March 4, 2009 | 8 | 12 |
| Pinewood Derby Time | April 16, 2008 | 7 | 15 |
| Pinewood Racing: A Matter of Time - by Arin and Michael Lastufka (short story) | April 02, 2003 | 2 | 14 |
| Revell Enters the Pinewood Derby Market | March 10, 2010 | 9 | 12 |
| The Derby Worx Story - by Bill Launius | January 21, 2009 | 8 | 9 |
| The Legend of the Pinewood Derby - by Don Murphy | March 19, 2003 | 2 | 13 |
| Tidbits of Wisdom - by Michelle Mitchell | February 6, 2008 | 7 | 10 |
| Think Safety while Building Your Car | October 3 2007 | 7 | 1 |
| Unusual Tracks | November 26, 2008 | 8 | 5 |
| What is Maximum Velocity? - by Michael Lastufka (mathematical treatise on top performance) | April 05, 2006 | 5 | 14 |
| Your First Taste of Victory or Defeat - By Rob Krider | April 07, 2010 | 9 | 14 |
| Lubrication |
|---|
| Graphite on the Tread | October 15, 2008 | 8 | 2 |
| Liquid Lube Testing | November 17, 2009 | 9 | 4 |
| Lubricant Testing | February 4, 2009 | 8 | 10 |
| Lubrication: Slicker is Better | February 06, 2002 | 1 | 10 |
| The Big Debates Part 3 Continued: Dry Lube Experiments | November 12, 2003 | 3 | 4 |
| The Big Debates Part 3: Liquid vs. Dry Lubricants | October 01, 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| The Elusive Best Lubricant - by Michael Lastufka (general discussion of lubes) | December 26, 2001 | 1 | 7 |
| Outlaw Racing |
|---|
| Top Fuel Cars: CO2 Car | March 18, 2009 | 8 | 13 |
| Top Fuel Cars: Direct Drive | October 29, 2008 | 8 | 3 |
| Top Fuel Cars: Propeller Car | April 18, 2007 | 6 | 15 |
| Top Fuel Cars: My CO2 Car | November 4, 2009 | 9 | 3 |
| Top Fuel Cars: Rocket, Rubber Band, and More | January 10, 2007 | 6 | 8 |
| Top Fuel Cars: Two-Wheeled Cars | April 2, 2008 | 7 | 14 |
| Top Fuel Cars: Wheel Bearings | November 01, 2006 | 6 | 3 |
| Performance |
|---|
| Advice to the Beginner - Keep it Simple! | October 7, 2009 | 9 | 1 |
| Don't Do That! Techniques to Avoid | December 16, 2009 | 9 | 6 |
| Effect of Track Configuration on Car Performance | January 24, 2007 | 6 | 9 |
| Feelers: Do they Work? | December 27, 2006 | 6 | 7 |
| Five Keys to Performance | October 04, 2006 | 6 | 1 |
| Grading on the Curve | February 24, 2010 | 9 | 11 |
| Putting Suspense Back into Pinewood Racing - by Michael Lastufka (cantilever experiments) | October 20, 2004 | 4 | 2 |
| Rail Riding
| November 12, 2008 | 8 | 4 |
| Royal Ranger/ S&W Kits - Getting Top Speed | February 09, 2005 | 4 | 10 |
| Setting the Gap for Performance
| January 23, 2008 | 7 | 9 |
| The Big Debates Part 2: Modifying the Wheelbase | December 11, 2002 | 2 | 6 |
| The Most Rigorous Pinewood Time Trials Ever! - by Michael Lastufka | February 18, 2004 | 3 | 11 |
| Three Wheel Cars - Are They Faster? | April 06, 2005 | 4 | 14 |
| Troubleshooting | March 08, 2006 | 5 | 12 |
| Wheel Alignment: Make it Straight! | December 14, 2005 | 5 | 6 |
| Race Philosophy |
|---|
| A Winning Philosophy (do your best vs. win at all cost) | October 1, 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| Awards (should everyone get an award) | March 05, 2003 | 2 | 12 |
| Credibility of the Race (eliminating race bias) | November 14, 2007 | 7 | 4 |
| Finding the Right Level of Parental Involvement | March 22, 2006 | 5 | 13 |
| Is it Cheating? | December 28, 2005 | 5 | 7 |
| Leader Help (how much and when) | January 22, 2003 | 2 | 9 |
| Pinewood Derby for Boy Scouts | January 9, 2008 | 7 | 8 |
| The Dark Side: eBay Cars | November 02, 2005 | 5 | 3 |
| Product Review |
|---|
| Aluminum 'Freedom Series' Track from Piantedosi | October 18, 2006 | 6 | 2 |
| Car Kits: Similarities and Differences | December 29, 2004 | 4 | 7 |
| DVD Review: An American Race | March 21, 2007 | 6 | 13 |
| Movie Review: Down and Derby | April 20, 2005 | 4 | 15 |
| Pinewood Derby Videos: Choices, Choices | January 12, 2005 | 4 | 8 |
| Race Equipment |
|---|
| Buying a Track? - Important Points to Consider - by Steve Monk | October 29, 2003 | 3 | 3 |
| Derby Kits - Many Choices for Buyers | April 15, 2009 | 8 | 15 |
| Electric or Human Eyes: Take your Pick - by John Shreffler | March 20, 2002 | 1 | 13 |
| Is Your Finish Line Providing Accurate Results? | October 17, 2007 | 7 | 2 |
| Pinewood Derby Timer Considerations - by Stu Ferguson | February 22, 2006 | 5 | 11 |
| Remote Control Race Management - by John Shreffler | November 15, 2006 | 6 | 4 |
| Selecting Race Management Software - by Randy Lisano | February 05, 2003 | 2 | 10 |
| Utilizing Video Systems in Your Race - by Randy Lisano | February 07, 2007 | 6 | 10 |
| Race Logistics |
|---|
| Increase Interest and Competition with a Workshop | February 20, 2002 | 1 | 11 |
| Pre-Race Events Add Excitement | April 03, 2002 | 1 | 14 |
| Raising the Performance Bar (improving the competitive level of your group) | February 18, 2008 | 8 | 11 |
| Streamlining the Weigh-In | December 01, 2004 | 4 | 5 |
| Weigh-in Problems (how to avoid them) | February 23, 2005 | 4 | 11 |
| Why Do You Have a Pinewood Derby? (organize your race to meet your goals) | December 13, 2006 | 6 | 6 |
| Race Management |
|---|
| Double Elimination vs. Stearns Hybrid Race Method | April 17, 2002 | 1 | 15 |
| Elimination Methods - Let's Make Some Improvements | December 24, 2003 | 3 | 7 |
| Pinewood Derby Race Organization | March 5, 2008 | 7 | 12 |
| Points or Times: Which Method Should I Use? | February 21, 2007 | 6 | 11 |
| Staging Pinewood Derby Races by Stan Pope | April 16, 2003 | 2 | 15 |
| Rules |
|---|
| It's the Law! - A Sample Rule Set for Your Pinewood Derby | October 16, 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| Rule Gripes | November 17, 2004 | 4 | 4 |
| Understand Your Local Race Before Building Your Car | October 03, 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| Shop Talk |
|---|
| Drilling With Accuracy
| December 30, 2009 | 9 | 7 |
| Keep It Square
| December 16, 2009 | 9 | 6 |
| Measuring for Success
| October 21, 2009 | 9 | 2 |
| The Best Pinewood Derby Rule
| November 18, 2009 | 9 | 4 |
| The Right Stuff - Choosing the Best Adhesive | February 10, 2010 | 9 | 10 |
| You Can Never Have Too Many Clamps | March 10, 2010 | 9 | 12 |
| Tools |
|---|
| Drilling Axle Holes With Precision | March 23, 2005 | 4 | 13 |
| Getting Great Results with Pro-Tools - Part 1 | December 15, 2004 | 4 | 6 |
| Getting Great Results with Pro-Tools - Part 2 | January 26, 2005 | 4 | 9 |
| Tools of the Trade (tools and how to use them) | October 30, 2002 | 2 | 3 |
| Using a Mini-Lathe
| March 24, 2010 | 9 | 13 |
| Weighting |
|---|
| Maximum Weight for Performance | November 28, 2007 | 7 | 5 |
| Moment of Inertia Revisited | December 2, 2009 | 9 | 5 |
| Weight Distribution: Concentrated or Distributed? | November 29, 2006 | 6 | 5 |
| Weight Experiments | March 31, 2004 | 3 | 14 |
| Weight: Place it Carefully | February 08, 2006 | 5 | 10 |
| Weighting Materials: So many choices! | April 19, 2006 | 5 | 15 |
| The Big Debates - Part 1: Weight Position, 3 or 4 Wheels | November 13, 2002 | 2 | 4 |
| Wheels |
|---|
| BSA Wheel Mold Numbers | November 03, 2004 | 4 | 3 |
| Effect of Wheel Weight on Performance | October 31, 2007 | 7 | 3 |
| New Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Wheels | October 19, 2009 | 9 | 2 |
| The Wheels Go Round and Round - or Do They? (wheel inspection and treatment) | October 15, 2003 | 3 | 2 |
| Wheel Preparation: Where the Plastic Meets the Road | October 02, 2002 | 2 | 1 |
Speed to the Finish!
