Car Plans 6 – 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! Car Plans 7 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 many helpful drawings and diagrams.

The three plans in the Car Plans 7 booklet are relatively simple to build, thus, they are ideal for those who have had limited experience with woodworking and with pinewood derby racing.

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(2), 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.
(2)The Vaccinator is only available in extended wheelbase.

The Coupe

THE COUPE is not only a bit of nostalgia, but is also a sleek machine that fights its way to the finish line.

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

• 13/32 inch Brad Point Drill Bit
• Coping Saw
• Tundra Rod - 3 ounces

The windshield on this model was created with automobile striping. The body striping is 1/8 inch white pin striping (available from Maximum Velocity).

THE COUPE is not only a bit of nostalgia, but is also a sleek machine that fights its way to the finish line.

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

• 13/32 inch Brad Point Drill Bit
• Coping Saw
• Tundra Rod - 3 ounces

The windshield on this model is from a PineCar accessory kit. The body details are from the Stripes & Flames decal sheet.

The Muscle Car

THE MUSCLE CAR is a mean machine that powers its way to the finish line.

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

• 13/32 inch Brad Point Drill Bit
• Wood Chisel
• Coping Saw
• Tundra Rod - 3 ounces

The windows on this model were created with black window material from Maximum Velocity.

The Accelerator

THE ACCELERATOR is the ultimate in aerodynamics. At just 3/8 inch thick, THE ACCELERATOR easily slips down the track, producing top results.

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

• 1/4 inch Brad Point or Forstner drill bit (hardware store item)
• 3/16 inch drill bit (hardware store item)
• 1/4 inch wood chisel
• Weight Kit for Wing/Accelerator (available from Maximum Velocity)
• Custom Designs and Stripes & Flames 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 Car Plans 6 booklet.