Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets Design and Build the Ultimate Car

Name: Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets Design and Build the Ultimate Car
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ISBN: 9780756627331

ISBN-10: 0756627338

ISBN-13: 9780756627331

Edition: 2006

Authors: David Meade, Troy Thorne, Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

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For new competitors or seasoned racers, this informative, step-by-step guide reveals all the secrets to building a championship car. This officially licensed product of The Boy Scouts of America is written by a research scientist and father of two undefeated Derby Champs. A valuable and educational manual features full-color, easy-to-follow instructions and is perfect for parents and kids alike. "I've seen a lot of first-time participants since founding the Pinewood Derby in 1953. If you want to compete successfully your first time out, or improve on last year's finish, this book is for you." -Don Murphy, founder of the Pinewood Derby and author of Pinewood, "The Story of the Pinewood Derby"

Book details

List price: $28.69
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/1/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 106
Size: 8.00" wide x 8.00" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English

Creative Director for Fox Chapel Publishing, and a 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.



A History of the Pinewood Derby


How to Use This Book



Getting Started in the Pinewood Derby


Be Safe


A Scout Is Trustworthy


Let Your Child Build the Car


The Three Basic Principles of Speed


General Guidelines for Car Design



Building the Car Body


The Winning Car


The Champion Car


The Ultimate Car



Axle Preparation


The Winning Axles


The Champion Axles


The Ultimate Axles



Wheel Preparation


The Winning Wheels


The Champion Wheels


The Ultimate Wheels



Putting It All Together


Attaching the Wheels


Wheel Alignment


Final Wheel Lubrication


Breaking Them In


The 20-Second Test


The Final Weighing


Gallery of Winning Cars


Extra Patterns


Design Your Own Car