Pinewood Derby Results. The average times with just weight added was 3.288 seconds. There was
0.188 seconds
between the fastest and slowest car, about 23 inches. The average time was 2.994 seconds, about 44 inches faster than without graphite (0.353 seconds).
What is the fastest pinewood derby 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 pinewood derby world record?
The longest Pinewood Derby track is
554.53 m (1,819 ft 3.75 in)
and was built by the Boy Scouts of America Mid-America Council (USA) at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park in Ashland, Nebraska, USA on 15 October 2016. The successful Pinewood Derby car was provided by Glenn Jewkes of Jewkes Engineering.
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.
Is a shorter pinewood derby car faster?
The
longer the wheel base
, the greater the turning distance (a short car turns much more quickly than a long car). A pinewood derby car should go as straight as possible, so a longer wheel base is an advantage.
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. You can then add more weight to the back of the car.
Where should you put weights on a Pinewood Derby car?
Weight should be placed
towards the rear of the car
. You can drill the weight holes in the bottom, side or rear of the car as shown in these examples. Stay at least 1/8′′ away from the axle slots.
Where should the weight be on a Pinewood Derby car?
Best Location to Weight Your Pinewood Derby Car
When deciding on where to weight your car, you should try to reach a
final balance point of the car 1 inch or less in front of the rear axle
. To achieve this, place 2/5 of the added weight behind the rear axle, and the remaining 3/5 in front of the rear axle.
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.
Is a heavier Pinewood Derby car faster?
Add Weight: Remember to make your Pinewood Derby car as heavy as the rules allow. In general, it’s best to place weight to the rear of your car because
a heavier rear increases speed
.
How can I make my soap box derby car faster?
Weight: Numerous formula-based calculations and real-life experiments have been done to determine if a heavier or slower soap box derby car will go faster. Consensus is that
adding weight
gives the car more momentum (acceleration/top speed) and cuts down on air resistance/drag.
What is the maximum weight for a Pinewood Derby car?
The maximum weight limit for a pinewood derby car is
5 ounces
. Plan on adding 2 to 3.5 oz of weight to your car, depending on your car design and the weight of your pine wood block. A chunky car design has more wood so it needs less weight.
Should I 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.
How much weight does paint add to a Pinewood Derby car?
Paint only adds
a few grams (hundredths of a ounce)
. We generally weight up to 4.9 oz and then do the last weight adjustment at check-in.
Why does my Pinewood Derby car wobble?
Pinewood Derby Wheels Wobble are a very common issue. Derby wheels are made with an injection molding process. Because they are not machined from raw material, flaws such as concentricity (wobble) will cause a wheel to
wobble because the bore is not aligned with the outer diameter
.
