Two pinewood derby fan cars from readers. The second car is from a “corn dog” race where part of a corn dog has to be attached to the car.  Very humorous.  You can dig into these cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 6. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, […]

– Feature Article – Staging Cars: Don’t Lose Speed with Bad Staging – Humor – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Memory – Attitude Is Everything – Q&A Feature Article Staging Cars – Don’t Lose Speed with Bad Staging By Randy Davis Several times I have had people tell me that their car did great in […]

A common task in pinewood derby building is drawing lines square to the side of block. For accuracy you need to use a tool called a “square”. What is the best square to use, and what can you do with it?  Find out in From Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 6. Subscribe to this […]

Two nice looking pinewood derby cars from an outlaw race. The second car was one of our first uses of pinewood derby needle axles.  Find out how the cars did in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 5. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood […]

– Feature Article – Five Keys to Performance – Humor – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Memory – Third Place for Perseverance – Q&A Feature Article Five Keys to Performance By Randy Davis (This article was last published in 2006, and I think it is time to dust it off, bring it up to date, […]

This showcase just has one pinewood derby car, built by Stephen Parks. As you read the article you will understand why.  Stephen’s pinewood derby car is a direct drive car and it is super.  Check it out in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 4. Model Box Photo Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter […]

You can use a cheap plastic ruler for pinewood derby car building, but having an accurate rule (not ruler) is mandatory for serious craftsmanship. There are a lot of rules available today.  But I would to share my favorite with you. I believe it is the best pinewood derby rule. See if you agree by […]

A few amazing pinewood derby cars from our readers.  People can be so creative, I wish I had some of their talent!  Check out these great pinewood derby cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 3. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby […]

To make a pinewood derby car you will need to make a few measurements, mark several lines, and possibly measure and mark for axle holes. This seems simple but making accurate measurements takes some practice, and knowing a few tips can really help. In this article, we’ll focus on tips for making accurate pinewood derby […]

More creative pinewood derby cars.  the Jeep is very cool – I would love to see it run.  See these cars and much more in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 2. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and Supplies