If you want to give your Scout the best chance of winning, follow these seven steps to build a faster pinewood derby car.
Weight of the Car Wind Resistance Center of Mass Moment of Inertia Scientific Method Light-weighting the Wheels Running on 3 Wheels Lifetime of the Wheels Nail Preparation Wheel Gap Multiple Cars Building the Car Building a Test Track Extras ...
How To Raise A Wheel On A Pinewood Derby Car You are here: Home » Raised pinewood derby wheel Your pinewood derby car will run faster if one of the front wheels is raised. Some race rules specify that all four wheels must touch the track so read your rules before following the steps...
If you are handy with wood, you can build your own Pinewood Derby track but it will take time and a bit of effort. A few things to think about before you get started: What size of track do you need? Most tracks have between two and four lanes. Two lanes are fine if less than ...
4 plastic wheels 4 nails for axles These first three items are included with the BSA Pinewood Derby Racer kit. You don't have to use the included wood block, but check your Pack rules before using some other axles and/or wheels. Most rulebooks require that you use wheels and axles from...