![]() ![]() Remember, there is no sure-fire way to win any kind of race. It is this kind of time together that will make memories that will last a lifetime. It is my hope that you and your child will experience the joy of building a car that finishes well and that represents your love for craftsmanship, competition, and you child. I get a great sense of satisfaction when I read about how well their sons (and daughters) do in their races. Each year, tens of thousands of people visit my blog online. In my spare time I have been giving advice on my blog. Sadly, now all my sons have outgrown Cub Scouting, but our love for the Pinewood Derby® has not diminished. Each year our cars performed better and better, and each year we won more and more. We raced in our local Cub Scout pack and also in Royal Ambassadors® races at our church. Three more sons followed, and soon making pinewood derby cars became more like a second job than a hobby. In 1996, my oldest son was born, and I knew I might get a chance to get back into the races again. Ever since I lost my first race back in 1977, I have been looking for ways to make my cars more competitive. The Pinewood Derby® has been bringing out the competitive spirit of boys for decades. BSA, Pinewood Derby and Cub Scouts ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAĪmerica does not sanction or endorse the plans and modifications on this site. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED OR SPONSORED BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. “Build the Pinewood Derby® Legend: The Flying Wedge” IS NOT AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. Please encourage your child to understand the importance of doing your best rather than winning. While the design on this page has a proven track record as a top contender, there is no guarantee that you will win. ![]() See for more information about lead and lead poisoning. Wash your hands thoroughly after touching lead. Do not use a car containing lead as a toy. Keep lead away from children and never sand or grind it. Know and understand the risks associated with lead before deciding to use it in your design. This site recommends the use of lead as a weight. Under no circumstances should minors operate a band saw or router. Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions for specific equipment. Guards have been removed from equipment in many illustrations for clarity. Time will tell how they run.The instructions given on this webpage are intended to convey general information about building the car. It appears that at least 4 of this years workshop cars are of the wedge design. The two wedge cars finished behind the 4 thin cars we had, but they both were slightly faster than all of the other cars including some well built thin cars with weight reduction. (I was working on a design for our scout workshop for this season). ![]() I am a bit of a glutton for punishment, so we built 6 cars for the open district race last year. However, once you get to districts, the competition is tougher and therefore the thin design is more beneficial. A properly executed wedge car can win most dens, and even pack races. If you are using lead for weight, then the issue is not quite as clear. If you are willing to use tungsten for weight, then there is no question that a thin car is faster. This is simply because less air molecules need to be "pushed" apart with the thin design. Physics dictate, if all else is equal, that a flat profile (thin to win), will be faster. I do feel however that I can offer sound advice in this area. I am not a Pro so take this advice with a grain of salt.
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