Give Your Car an Extra Boost of Speed! Maximum Velocity is now offering Pro Stainless Steel Axles, which are CNC machined axles formed to resemble Cub Scout axles, but with a two-step shaft for a good fit with axle slots or holes (.088), and an excellent fit with the wheel (.093). The axles have a […]

A- Feature Article – Rules: Post Them and Follow Them – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Feature Article Rules – Post Them and Follow Them By Randy Davis If you have been a subscriber for any length of time you know by now that I am a stickler for having a well documented set […]

– Feature Article – Cover Up Those Wheels With Fenders – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Feature Article Cover Up Those Wheels With Fenders By Randy Davis Looking at photos of pinewood derby cars in races across the country, especially the highly competitive league races, virtually every car has some kind of fenders. The […]

Dear Fellow Pinewood Derby Enthusiast, It was a hot summer, but finally the weather is cooling down. That means it is time to tell you about our hot new pinewood derby products. You can see all of our new products by clicking Here. Here are a few highlights: New Car Kits: We have introduced three […]

– Editor’s Notes – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Editor’s Notes Last Issue of the Season This is the last issue of the Pinewood Derby Times for the 2012-2013 season. The new issues (Volume 13) will begin in early October 2013. You will automatically continue to receive the newsletter in the fall, as our […]

– Feature Article – Decals, Etc.: How to Spiff Up Your Car – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Decals, Etc.: How to Spiff Up Your Car By Randy Davis The difference between a boring pinewood derby car and a real eye- catcher could be a unique design, excellent craftsmanship, or a professional paint job. […]

– Feature Article – Eliminating Race Variation – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Feature Article Eliminating Race Variation By Randy Davis Have you ever looked at heat times for pinewood derby cars? If your event uses an electronic timer, then the heat times are available and can provide important insight on race performance. Quite […]

– Feature Article – Don’t Forget the Car Parts – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Feature Article Don’t Forget the Car Parts By Randy Davis If you visit any pinewood derby event and view the array of cars, what is the most popular design you will find? Almost certainly a basic wedge, or a […]

– Feature Article – Drill Axle Holes with Precision – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Feature Article Drilling Axle Holes With Precision By Randy Davis Excellent wheel alignment is a key factor in creating a competitive pinewood derby car, and using drilled axle holes (instead of slots) is a key way to improve wheel […]

– Feature Article – Preparing Nail Axles – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Preparing Nail Axles By Randy Davis When looking at the axles in your car kit 1, what do you see … four nails? four metal rods? If so, I suggest you reconsider and take another look. For what you actually see […]