Here are several pinewood derby cars from one family. They were made using plans from our pinewood derby car plan booklets. These booklets provide templates and step-by-step instructions for building three different pinewood derby cars. You can get more information about the cars shown here in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 12, Issue 4. Subscribe to […]

Whether you make your pinewood derby car a sheriff cruiser, a swimming pool, or a star wars interceptor, the car will be uniquely yours, and will be a keepsake.  If you want to find out more about building the pinewood derby car to look good and be fast, make sure to check out our pinewood […]

Note the detail work on today’s pinewood derby cars.  Maximum Velocity offers a full range of decals, car parts, pin-striping and more.  You can find our detailing products Here. These cars first appeared in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 12, Issue 2. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2017, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. […]

Do you want to get a band-saw, a scroll saw, or something else to cut out your pinewood derby car.  This article from Pinewood Derby Times Volume 12, Issue 2 discusses the pros and cons, and then focuses on band-saw features. So before you buy, check out this article. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby […]

Here are some classic pinewood derby cars from our subscribers.  Please do send us a photo and description of your favorite pinewood derby car.  We publish bi-weekly during the pinewood derby season. Cars from Pinewood Derby Times Volume 12, Issue 1 Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2017, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. […]

Pinewood Derby cars are like snowflakes – no two are alike.  Below are some unique cars that will certainly catch your eye.  Let us help you build a pinewood derby car that reaches Maximum Velocity. Read about these cars in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 11, Issue 14 Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2017, […]

Extended the wheelbase of a pinewood derby car can give you more speed and stability.  This technique also extends the creative possibilities. Just make sure to check the pinewood derby rules for your race before extending your wheelbase. These extended wheelbase cars are from Pinewood Derby Times Volume 11, Issue 14. Subscribe to this Free […]

Do you have difficulty getting decent participation in your organization’s pinewood derby race? Do you sell a lot of kits, but many of these kits never get made into a pinewood derby car? To increase participation, race organizers need to eliminate common excuses, such as: We Have No Woodworking Skills, Or We Have No Woodworking […]

From coupes to Harry Potter, to semi-trucks, the modeling possibilities for pinewood derby cars is endless.  Let your creative juices flow and build a fun and whimsical car. Pictured cars are from Pinewood Derby Times Volume 11, Issue 14 Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2017, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity […]

Featured here is a brightly colored pinewood derby car with a few close relatives.  Don’t be afraid to let your car stand out from the crowd.  You can learn more about these cars and more at Pinewood Derby Times Volume 11, Issue 13. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2017, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All […]