Advanced Car Plans – Download

Whether you are involved in a Pinewood Derby® race through Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts, an Awana Grand Prix(1), or a similar race through Royal Rangers, Indian Guides, Christian Service Brigade, or another organization, Maximum Velocity! Advanced Car Plans provides you with three car design plans to turn your car kit into a winning car. All plans include templates and step-by-step instructions, and the plans provide for:

• Optimal quantity of weight
• Optimal weight placement for both the standard (scouting) wheel base and the extended wheel base (Click here for more information about Wheel Bases)

Also included is a construction timetable, woodworking tips, weigh-in instructions, thoughts on adult involvement in the pinewood derby car building process, and a bibliography. Most importantly, all of the information is in an easy to read format with 18 helpful drawings and diagrams.

The three car plans require some advanced woodworking and car building skills, thus, they are ideal for those who have previous experience with woodworking and with the pinewood derby.

Here are examples of some of the cars that can be built using the plans in the booklet. Note that either wheel base can be used with any design or option, and that the color and any desired decals are selected by the builder.

(1)Templates are not provided for the Awana 'centered' wheelbase. Check your local rules to see if the standard or extended wheel base can be used.

The Arrow

THE ARROW doesn't need a bow to give it top speed. And with the two-tone paint job, this car looks great even when it isn't zipping down the track.

In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE ARROW:

• 1/2" Brad Point or Forstner drill bit (hardware store item)
• Coping saw or equivalent to cut the outline of the car body
• Files - Flat, triangular, and Shoe Rasp (Hardware store item)
• Wood chisel (1/2" or smaller)
• 3-1/2 ounces of Flat Tundra
• Turbo decal sheet was used to customize the car in the photo

THE ARROW doesn't need a bow to give it top speed. And with the two-tone paint job, this car looks great even when it isn't zipping down the track.

In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE ARROW:

• 1/2" Brad Point or Forstner drill bit (hardware store item)
• Coping saw or equivalent to cut the outline of the car body
• Files - Flat, triangular, and Shoe Rasp (Hardware store item)
• Wood chisel (1/2" or smaller)
• 3-1/2 ounces of Flat Tundra
• Turbo and Custom Designs decal sheets were used to customize the car in the photo
• The extended wheel base can be created by either cutting new axle slots with two hacksaw blades, or by drilling axle holes with the Pro-Body Tool. Instructions and templates are provided in the Advanced Car Plans booklet.

The Interceptor

THE INTERCEPTOR lives up to its name. Not only does it look fast, but proves it on the track.

In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE INTERCEPTOR:

• 1/2" Brad Point or Forstner drill bit (hardware store item)
• Coping saw and Hacksaw blade
• Flat File and Shoe Rasp (Hardware store item)
• Wood chisel (1/2" or smaller)
• 3-3/4 ounces of Flat Tundra
• Custom Designs decal sheet was used to customize the car in the photo

THE INTERCEPTOR lives up to its name. Not only does it look fast, but proves it on the track.

In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE INTERCEPTOR:

• 1/2" Brad Point or Forstner drill bit (hardware store item)
• Coping saw and Hacksaw blade
• Flat File and Shoe Rasp (Hardware store item)
• Wood chisel (1/2" or smaller)
• 3-3/4 ounces of Flat Tundra
• Drag Racer and Custom Designs decal sheets were used to customize the car in the photo
• The extended wheel base can be created by either cutting new axle slots with two hacksaw blades, or by drilling axle holes with the Pro-Body Tool. Instructions and templates are provided in the Advanced Car Plans booklet.

The Rocket

The ultimate in minimal-body vehicles, THE ROCKET wastes no time as it moves its sleek chassis down the track.

In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE ROCKET:

• 25/64" Brad Point or Forstner drill bit (available from Maximum Velocity)
• Coping saw and Hacksaw blade
• Files - Triangular and shoe rasp (hardware store item)
• 4 ounces of tungsten cylinders
• Tungsten beads or disks
• Small piece of 3/8" dowel rod
• Drag Racer decal sheet was used to customize the car in the photo

The ultimate in minimal-body vehicles, THE ROCKET wastes no time as it moves its sleek chassis down the track.

In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE ROCKET:

• 25/64" Brad Point or Forstner drill bit (available from Maximum Velocity)
• Coping saw and Hacksaw blade
• Files - Triangular and shoe rasp (hardware store item)
• 4 ounces of tungsten cylinders
• Tungsten beads or disks
• Small piece of 3/8" dowel rod
• Drag Racer decal sheet was used to customize the car in the photo
• The extended wheel base can be created by either cutting new axle slots with two hacksaw blades, or by drilling axle holes with the Pro-Body Tool. Instructions and templates are provided in the Advanced Car Plans booklet.