Does every pinewood derby car get an award, or just the fastest and best looking? Is there a compromise position? The answer to these questions will vary from person to person, and will depend on your philosophy. This article will explore these questions and offer some possible solutions.  Find out the answers in Pinewood Derby […]

– Feature Article – Pinewood Derby Awards – Humor – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Feature Article Pinewood Derby Awards By Randy Davis Should every child entering a pinewood derby race get an award? Or should only the top cars for design and speed be given a trophy? How about a compromise? The answer […]

Today’s pinewood derby cars are owned by Darren Stark, who has quite a collection of great looking cars.  You can find out more about his cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 14, Issue 2. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2014, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and […]

Most brands of pinewood derby kits have axle slots on the block into which axles are inserted. Generally, these slots work well, but there are times when you would like to cut new pinewood derby axle slots. The article at hand will give reasons for cutting new slots and how to get the most accuracy […]

– Feature Article – Creating Accurate Axle Slots – Humor – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Creating Accurate Axle Slots By Randy Davis Most brands of pinewood derby kits come with slots on one side of the block into which the axles are pressed. These pre-made slots generally work well, but there are occasions […]

Some very unique pinewood derby cars that were submitted at the end of last season. I hope you enjoy them.  You can read the descriptions in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 14, Issue 1. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2014, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and Supplies

In my first few pinewood derby race, I did not know about the COG of the car.  Five ounces in the middle, and off to the races. But later (from the winning family) I learned about rear-weighting. Many years have gone by, and rear-weighting is still the way to go.  But where do you set […]

– Feature Article – Revisiting the Balance Point – Humor – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Feature Article Revisiting the Balance Point By Randy Davis In my first few pinewood derbies I had no concept of setting a balance point (also known as COG or CG). I knew that the car needed to weigh […]

– Editor’s Notes – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Editor’s Notes This is the last issue of the Pinewood Derby Times for the 2013-2014 season. The new issues (Volume 14) will begin in early October 2014. You will automatically continue to receive the newsletter in the fall, as our mailing list will remain intact. […]

– Feature Article – Sintering Tungsten – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Feature Article Sintering Tungsten By Randy Davis Over the past ten years, tungsten has become widely used as a ballast weight for high-performance pinewood derby cars. Due to its high density, tungsten allows an aggressive balance point to be achieved even on […]