Pinewood derby racing is not just for guys.  Girl Scouts, Awana Clubs and many other organizations with gals hold pinewood derby races;  and they do make beautiful cars.  To find out more about these featured cars, make sure to read Pinewood Derby Times Volume 11, Issue 11. Blue Flower – James White Subscribe to this […]

If you build more than one pinewood derby car per year, you know that shaping a car without a power sander is a real chore. But what type of sander is the best.  There are so many types to choose from.  I share my thoughts on the the best sander for pinewood derby car building […]

Ever seen a pinewood derby 18-wheeler?  Well here are some examples.  If you are interested in building one, we have pinewood derby 18-Wheeler Wheel/Axle Sets at Maximum Velocity. These trucks were showcased in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 11, Issue 10. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2017, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum […]

Two wonderful pinewood derby cars – I wish I was this creative!  Maybe you are; give it a try.  You can find everything you need at Maximum Velocity. These pinewood derby cars appeared in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 11, Issue 9. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2017, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. […]

During pinewood derby season I get many calls asking for help in product selection for a pinewood derby race. Often the customer says something like, “There sure is a lot of choices.” There are a lot of products to choose from today. Whether it is tools, weight, software, tracks, etc., the pinewood derby market exploded […]

Today’s special: Pinewood Derby Cars with tungsten canopies.  Canopies are relatively easy to easy and can really add to the look of your pinewood derby car.  Find out more about these canopy cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 11, Issue 8. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2017, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. […]

For several years, Maximum Velocity has offered pinewood derby kits similar to kits offered by BSA, PineCar, et al. In the spring of 2010 we decided that the time had come to have our own “MV” wheels. The wheel needed to be very high quality, so we selected the best characteristics from the various wheels […]

Several times, I have included cars from Andy Holzer. Here are a few of his amazing pinewood derby creations. If you interested in Andy’s technique for building these detailed cars, check out his article in Volume 9, Issue 9. These cars were showcased in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 11, Issue 7. Subscribe to this Free […]

Years ago I made a few pinewood derby cars shaped like a rocket. Since then, many times I have been asked  if the car body was shaped on a lathe? I tell them that the car was hand shaped from a pinewood derby block, and then have to convince them that I serious. The Missile – […]

Some great pinewood derby creations from friends and readers.  The cannon is a real hoot! You can read about these derby cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 11, Issue 6. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2017, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and Supplies