Firebird Man: David & Andrew Bolshazy Although it is difficult to see in the photo, the finish on this car is really nice. Once my son Andrew finished sanding the car, we put on two coats of sealer. Andrew quickly learned that thicker isn’t better when you have to sand it off! Then came 9 […]

Stars and Stripes: Joe and Jonathan Coyne After going home with nothing last year my son Jonathan went to work. His effort got him a 2nd Place Design trophy and a 3rd Place Race trophy at our church. He went on to the Association Competition and won a 2nd Place Design trophy there also. He […]

In this Edition – Editor’s Note – Humor – Product Showcase – 7% off Orders of $70 or More – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Pinewood Derby Memory – My Car – Q&A Editor’s Notes Last Issue of the Season This is the last issue of the Pinewood Derby Times for the 2017-2018 season. The […]

Thunderbird: Dalton Hoyle Dalton Hoyle finished 3rd in his Den, and 2nd overall at the Pack 28 Pine Wood Derby back in 2002 with this red machine. Patriotic Wedge: Cody Baugher My name is Cody Baugher. I’m 10 years old. My Dad and I spent many hours working on this wedge car.My dad owns a […]

CHP Cruiser: Randy Lisano This California Highway Patrol Cruiser was built for our Open Division race for parents and leaders. It actually won first for speed! The cruiser has working headlights, flashing lights, and a siren. All of the electronics came out of a model from a hobby store. To have enough space to get […]

In this Edition – Editor’s Note – Feature Article – The Wheels Go Round and Round – or Do They? – Humor – Product Showcase – Pro-Wheel Shaver XT – 10% Off – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Pinewood Derby Memory – A Long Wait – Q&A Editor’s Notes Call for Car Photos The next […]

Pencil Car: Jim Schmidt My son’s car won the ‘Most Unique Design’ award in his age group and pack. There were some other really great cars in the race, but no other writing instruments with wheels! This was a family project: Dad did the design and carving/sawing, son did the sanding and some painting, and […]

In this Edition – Editor’s Note – Feature Article – Weighting with Tungsten Rod – Humor – Product Showcase – 9/32 Inch Tungsten Rods – 15% Off One Set – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Pinewood Derby Memory – Helping the Moms – Q&A Editor’s Notes MV Basic & Wedge Car Kits If you are […]

Here are three cars from the Pinewood Derby Times Volume 13, Issue 2.  Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter for more photos, articles and other pinewood derby car-related information. (C)2017, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and Supplies

In this Edition – Editor’s Note – Feature Article – Pinewood Derby Car Kits – Humor – Product Showcase – MV Basic Car Kit Bulk Pack – 15% Off One Dozen – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Pinewood Derby Memory – Just Father and Son Memories – Q&A Editor’s Notes Reader Feedback As some additional […]