DIY Derby Car Design

Learn how to build your own handmade PineCar Racer® for a pinewood derby!

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Preserve Pinewood Derby Memories with a Diorama Display

Have you heard of our sister brand Scene-A-Rama®? It specializes in materials for school projects an dioramas? A diorama display can be a great way to preserve your child’s Pinewood Derby memories. Click on the “Scene-A-Rama” link on our website for your display materials today. #pinecar #scenearama #pinewoodderby #diorama #pinewoodderby #awanas

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Get inspired by 2021 pinewood derby car designs!

Need a little inspiration ahead of your next pinewood derby race car build? Check out these 2021 racers from Scout Life Magazine to get those DIY juices flowing.

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Learn derby car tips & techniques in the How-To Book

FAQ: Why does it look like my pinewood derby car is speeding up when it gets to the flat portion of the track? Answer: This is the result of well-placed weight in the rear of your car. Gravity driven racers continue to accelerate until the weighted portion of the car reaches the flat area of track. For more helpful tips and techniques in building a winning derby car, take a look at our PineCar How-To Book.

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DIY Derby Car Design: Track Twister

Need an idea for your next pinewood derby car? Transform that block of wood into a slick racing machine with the Track Twister template, which gives you a unique design shape. Simply sand, paint and add included themed Stick-On Decals. Find out more at our website.

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Design Tips

Use aerodynamic pinewood derby car designs

Learn how to make sure your pinewood derby car has an ultra sleek design to reduce air friction with our aerodynamic pre-cut designs, like The Blur. Find out more in this how-to video. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more derby car design tips and techniques, and visit our website for product you need to build a winning pinewood derby car: www.pinecar.com.

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Wheel Alignment

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How to cut grooves for wheel axles in your pinewood derby car

When cutting grooves for wheel axles, you’ll get more accurate cuts and better control of the blade path if you use only the first third of the blade closest to the handle. Find out more about creating and verifying grooves for proper wheel alignment on your pinewood derby racer in our How To Book.

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BSA Pinewood Derby Wheels, Matched and Machined!

They are still BSA wheels, but they go even faster than the standard stock set! Try out these Derby Worx Matched and Machined (BSA) wheels, which are an economical, mold matched set and CNC machined on the face only. Find out about all 23 Derby Worx products added to the PineCar® online inventory.

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Manage your derby racer's weight and dimensions!

Keep up to speed with your pinewood derby racer’s weight and dimensions. Our Performance and Conformity System™ includes a portable, digital scale and conformity gauge that takes the guesswork out of locating and optimizing your car’s center of gravity and much more.

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How To Design

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Learn how to design your derby racer!

Learn how to draw your own template, plan for custom details and cut and shape your PineCar® from a block of plain wood in this Design Your Derby Racer how-to video. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more techniques, and visit our website for product you need to build a winning pinewood derby car: www.pinecar.com

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Cut Design

Create realism with Pre-Cut Designs!

Keep your pinewood derby car realistic and lightweight with Full Body Pre-Cut Designs™! Find out more in this video.

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Awana Grand Prix Car Ideas

Pinewood Derby Cars Templates

Browse "Cool Designs for Inspiration!"

Having trouble choosing a design for your next racer? Take a look at our "Cool Designs for Inspiration" board on Pinterest. There are some really cool car designs you can try!

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High Tech

Increase a racer's speed by notching axles shanks!

#TUESDAYTIP: Reduce the contact area between your Racer’s wheel hub and axles by filling a 1/8” wide notch in the axle shank. Less contact area means less friction! Learn more about increasing speed for your next pinewood derby racer in our PineCar® How-To Book.

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Learn how to add Custom Parts to your racer!

Adding a little flair to your pinewood derby racer? Check out our how-to add Custom Parts in this video, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more tips and techniques for your next car!

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Cone wheel hubs on your racer!

#TUESDAYTIP: Another source of friction is the contact made between the wheel hub and the car body. Cone inner wheel hubs with the Total Hub Shaper to reduce this contact area and increase your car’s speed! Learn more about tips for your next pinewood derby racer in our PineCar® How-To Book.