What is the fastest pinewood derby car shape?

Black PRO Car
The Black PRO Car is our fastest pinewood derby car. It pushes the Speed Limit! It is track-tested car ready to race featuring our race winning PRO friction-free BSA Ultra-Lite graphite-coated wheels and PRO BSA graphite-coated grooved axles.

What is the most aerodynamic shape for a pinewood derby car?

wedge
No fancy shapes But aerodynamics rule the day, and the best shape is a simple wedge. Just like a spoiler on the rear of a sports car, the wedge shape allows as much air to flow over the top of the car without hinderance while keeping the car pinned to the track.

What makes a pinewood derby car fast?

Aerodynamics have little effect in such a short race, but weight does and putting the weight at the back of the car will make your car faster on the flat of the track. Tungsten weights, in most cases, are best because of their high density. Lube the car at the body/wheel friction point.

What is the fastest wooden car?

In 2016, the “Pioneer Cedar Rocket” set a Guinness World Record for being the fastest motorized log car, reaching a top speed of 47.64 mph on the set of HGTV’s Timber Kings at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona.

Are Bent axles legal in Pinewood Derby?

No. Bent axles are not allowed in either racing class.

Should I bake my Pinewood Derby block?

Should I bake the pinewood derby block? The short answer is no, do not bake the block. The idea behind baking the block is to remove moisture which will make the block lighter. Baking might remove more moisture but the block will quickly re-absorb the moisture after it is out of the oven and cooled down.

Should I bake my pinewood derby block?

Are Bent Axles legal in Pinewood Derby?

Can you glue axles on Pinewood Derby car?

Most wood glues will work fine for this. To glue the axles to your car, first insert the axles (with wheels) in the slots and check for alignment. When all looks good, turn the car over and apply a small amount of glue near the end of the axle. It is important that you do not get any glue near the wheels.

Do you glue Pinewood Derby axles?

7. Create Glue Holes: Glue the axles firmly in their holes to ensure that they stay perfectly placed, but make sure you don’t get glue on your wheels. 8. Add Weight: Remember to make your Pinewood Derby car as heavy as the rules allow.

What is the fastest Derby car?

ABSOLUTE FASTEST: The DERBY XTREME is the absolute fastest pine derby car kit available anywhere on earth. BANNED by most BSA Pinewood Derby Races… this car completely destroys all competition.

What is the size of a pinewood derby block?

The dimensions of a pinewood derby car block are 7 inches long, 1 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches high. The official BSA block is made from ponderosa pine .

What is a pinewood derby race?

A Pinewood Derby race is an event in which small, wooden cars are raced down a specially designed track using only the force of gravity for power.