Consider an “Outlaw Race” at your next pinewood derby event.  Open up the race to relatives and friends, and relax the rules.  As you find out out in today’s memory in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 1, outlaw races are a real blast. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. […]

Today we have a few beauties, and one direct drive pinewood derby car.  Take a look at these cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 9, Issue 1 and step up your game for the next pinewood derby race. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood […]

Gary Holewinski recalls a pinewood derby from the past.  Peter’s car looked definitely kid-built, but it had a surprising finish in the pinewood derby race. Find out how it did in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 15. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood […]

Wow, some amazing pinewood derby cars.  The Cub Cadet is extremely detailed as is the “Spine-O-Mite” car.  Learn more about these pinewood derby cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 15. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and Supplies

Driven by a very short build time, Pete shares his pinewood derby memory of building a car with his son.  How did they do?  Find out in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 14. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and […]

Here we have two amazing pinewood derby cars.  The first was created with Dremel tool (and a lot of skill). The second pinewood derby car is a beautiful replica of a Toyota 84c Endurance Racer.  Read more about these two cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 14. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby […]

Both art and science are involved in building a pinewood derby car.  During the process unplanned events (mistakes) can and will happen.  What do you do when a piece of wood breaks, or the paint, or one of many other mishaps.  This pinewood derby article will help you when you say, “Whoops!” Check out From […]

Dave Kish shares his pinewood derby memory from 1975. One thing he remembers clearly is the song they would sing before the race.  He still has the pack sing this pinewood derby song today.  Read about his experience and see the song in From Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 13. Subscribe to this Free […]

A pinewood derby car shaped like a wrench, and a pinewood derby NASCAR; what else could you ask for!  Some great work from our readers.  Learn more in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 13. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2015, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans […]

Mark tells us about his experience helping a fatherless boy build a pinewood derby car. His son was a good sport, and said it would be fine if the boy’s car won.  So how did the pinewood derby race turn out?  Find out in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 8, Issue 12. Subscribe to this Free […]