Pinewood derby cars that look like real vehicles.  In fact, they are scale models of cars.  This type of modeling can be a bit of a challenge, but the resulting pinewood derby cars are truly unique.  See more information on these vehicles in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 10, Issue 1. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood […]

Most people know of the Ten Commandments, but do you know the Ten Commandments of Pinewood Derby racing?  This article provides two versions:  the first is the “traditional” version, which has been around for some time, while the second version was create by myself.  I hope you enjoy these commandment of pinewood derby car building […]

Read the story of Owen and his first year pinewood derby racing success.  He event competed at the Indiana State Museum race. Does he beat his older brother, or does his older brother win (as Owen would prefer).  Find out how it all ends up in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 14. Subscribe to […]

Here we find pinewood derby vehicles with figurines as drivers and riders.  Very cool.  I hope these give you some ideas for future pinewood derby cars.  You can learn more in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 14. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2016, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood […]

This guest article is written by Rob Krider (Racer Boy) of speedsportlife.com.  It chronicles (in a humorous way) his attempt at building a pinewood derby car.  Is his own unique way, he details each part of pinewood derby racing and helps us all get more excited about the event.  I know you will enjoy this […]

Reminiscences from a Roger Walton, a veteran pinewood derby car builder.  What was it like building cars 50 years ago?  Read the article to find out what pinewood derby car speed tricks were used then, and how that has or has not changed today.  You can find this fascinating article in Pinewood Derby Times Volume […]

A few fun pinewood derby cars from our customers.  Don’t be afraid to experiment when building cars.  Also if you build two cars, you can find out which one is faster and use it for you pinewood derby event. Check out these cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 13. Subscribe to this Free […]

Pinewood derby cars that look like real cars.  The first is a plastic model on pinewood derby frame.  It is used just for show.  The others are totally wood. You can build a beautiful pinewood derby car as well.  Go for it, but read about these cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 12. […]

You can never have too many clamps. At least, this is what I was told by a professional cabinetmaker. For pinewood derby use, one or two clamps should suffice, but which kind should I get. In this article we explore two types of clamps and make some suggestions for pinewood derby builders.  The article is […]

Jackson and his dad surprise the pinewood derby scofflaws by setting a new track record with a car that didn’t look like a winner.  You can read this pinewood derby memory in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 11. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2016, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity […]