Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car: Speed Secrets for Crossing the Finish Line First!

by Troy Thorne

Overview

There is no secret to creating a winning Pinewood Derby car; all racers need is a great design and an understanding of these tips that trick their cars out for maximum speed. In three sections, this handbook takes builders from the beginning of car construction to ultimate derby-winning modifications. The "basic car" section addresses broad building concerns such as cutting the design, attaching and lubricating the wheels, and balancing the weight. "Winning car" secrets include extending the vehicle base, polishing axles, and modifying and aligning the wheels. Finally, the championship techniques of the "ultimate car" are revealed, allowing builders to shave those last tenths of a second off their times and go home with the trophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565237629
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2012
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Pinewood Derby-winning dad Troy Thorne is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, and spent over 10 years in the advertising field. He is an active scouting volunteer, builds furniture and canoes, and works with his son who was a national finalist in the All-Star Derby Design Contest.

Table of Contents

History How to use this book Chapter 1: Planning Chapter 2: Design Chapter 3: Car Shaping Chapter 4: Weighting Chapter 5: Painting & Finishing Chapter 6: Axle Prep Chapter 7: Wheel Prep Chapter 8: Final Assembly Chapter 9: Lubrication Chapter 10: Race Day Chapter 11: Gallery of Cars

Editorial Reviews

Author Troy Thorne has followed up his Getting Started in Pinewood Derby publication with a new book, Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car. Starting with basic design, including cutting, attachment, lubrication and balance, the new book also includes a section offering championship secrets, offering options on how to shave seconds off a race time Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car (Fox Chapel Publishing, ISBN 978-1-56523-764.99.2-9) is priced at $14.99.

Good Read Fast Track to Success Get the authoritative lowdown for Pinewood Derby success from Troy Thorne's Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car (Fox Chapel Publishing). Filled with helpful graphics and super photos, the book transports you from beginning car construction to prize-winning modiciations, including infor on shaping, weighting, and axle prep. $14.95 at national bookstores.

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