Carl Wilson shares his story from his youth when he was involved in a pinewood derby race. The car was running great, the family was cheerful, but then disaster struck. Read the article in From Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 11 to find out what happened. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, […]

Check out these pinewood derby cars, the Hive, and the Street Sweeper.  Wonderful conception and execution from these talented builders.  Get the details on these pinewood derby cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 11. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car […]

Does your pinewood derby race have a few speed devils, and then a bunch of also-rans?  Are participants frustrated that their cars can’t compete at the same level?  What can you do to raise the pinewood derby performance bar in your organization?  Find out how in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 11. Subscribe to […]

Two super pinewood derby creations.  The black canopy on the first car looks great with the yellow pin-striping, and the Iwo Jima pinewood derby car is very clever. Find out the details in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 10. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum […]

Doing searches for pinewood derby lubricants on Google or eBay will yield lots of results.  You will likely find statements such as: – “Tungsten Disulfide (WS2) has an coefficient of friction lower than that of Teflon, Graphite, or Molybdenum Disulfide” – “Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) has a coefficient of friction less than graphite. ” That such […]

These two highly detailed pinewood derby cars would win the design award in any competition.  Do you agree?  Find out more information on these cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 9. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and Supplies […]

This iPhone pinewood derby car is a bit dated, but the concept is cool.  The dollar sign pinewood derby car is also well executed.  Take a deeper look in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 8. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car […]

Here are two ducted-fan pinewood derby cars that are a bit unusual.The first is a replica of a land speed record car, and the second is a van with secret.  Check out these great pinewood derby cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 14, Issue 13. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, […]

Some very clever pinewood derby cars.  From Minecraft to the Lego Movie, there is lots of opportunity for creativity when designing a pinewood derby car.  Let you imagination run wild in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 14, Issue 13. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood […]

Some unusual pinewood derby cars from the present and from the past. I imagine the money car had a few double-takes!  You can learn more about these cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 14, Issue 13. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car […]