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Article Name Date Volume Issue
Aerodynamics
The Big Debates Part 5 - AerodynamicsJanuary 21, 200439
Wind Tunnel TestingJanuary 25, 200659
Aesthetics
For an Eye-catching Pinewood Derby Car, Give the Dremel(R) a Spin! - by T. Dean WhiteMarch 17, 2004313
Looking Good! Techniques for Finishing Your CarJanuary 08, 200328
The Ultimate Finish - How to Create a Beautiful Paint Job - by Kevin BaugherJanuary 07, 200438
Axles
Axle Installation Made EasyNovember 16, 200554
Axles: Nails or Precision Parts?January 09, 200218
The Big Debates Part 4: Canted AxlesDecember 10, 200336
Car Body
Car Build Progression December 26, 200777
Designing a Car From ScratchOctober 05, 200551
Designing the Car Body for PerformanceNovember 28, 200115
Scaling Up: Design a Pinewood Derby Car from a Toy CarMarch 07, 2007612
Scaling Up Part 2: Design a Pinewood Derby Car from a Toy CarFebruary 20, 2008711
Transforming that Block into the Ultimate Derby CarOctober 31, 200113
Whoops! Fixing damaged carsFebruary 19, 2003211
General Interest
10 Commandments of Pinewood Derby RacingOctober 06, 200441
Car Collection on the Move - by Todd PaxsonApril 04, 2007614
Displaying Your Pinewood Derby CarMarch 06, 2002112
How Has Pinewood Derby Racing Changed?March 09, 2005412
Maximum Velocity History and Photo TourDecember 12, 200776
Pinewood Derby Adventures Come Full Circle - by Matthew D. KeenanApril 14, 2004315
Pinewood Derby Kit HistoryMarch 19, 2007713
Pinewood Derby Glossary Part 1October 19, 200552
Pinewood Derby Glossary Part 2November 30, 200555
Pinewood Derby TimeApril 16, 2008715
Pinewood Racing: A Matter of Time - by Arin and Michael Lastufka (short story)April 02, 2003214
The Legend of the Pinewood Derby - by Don MurphyMarch 19, 2003213
Tidbits of Wisdom - by Michelle Mitchell February 6, 2008710
Think Safety while Building Your CarOctober 3 200771
What is Maximum Velocity? - by Michael Lastufka (mathematical treatise on top performance)April 05, 2006514
Lubrication
Lubrication: Slicker is BetterFebruary 06, 2002110
The Big Debates Part 3 Continued: Dry Lube ExperimentsNovember 12, 200334
The Big Debates Part 3: Liquid vs. Dry LubricantsOctober 01, 200331
The Elusive Best Lubricant - by Michael Lastufka (general discussion of lubes)December 26, 200117
Outlaw Racing
Top Fuel Cars: Two-Wheeled CarsApril 2, 2008714
Top Fuel Cars: Propeller CarApril 18, 2007615
Top Fuel Cars: Rocket, Rubber Band, and MoreJanuary 10, 200768
Top Fuel Cars: Wheel BearingsNovember 01, 200663
Performance
Advice to the Beginner - Keep it Simple!January 11, 200658
Don't Do That! Techniques to AvoidFebruary 04, 2004310
Effect of Track Configuration on Car PerformanceJanuary 24, 200769
Feelers: Do they Work?December 27, 200667
Five Keys to PerformanceOctober 04, 200661
Putting Suspense Back into Pinewood Racing - by Michael Lastufka (cantilever experiments)October 20, 200442
Royal Ranger/ S&W Kits - Getting Top SpeedFebruary 09, 2005410
Setting the Gap for Performance January 23, 200879
The Big Debates Part 2: Modifying the WheelbaseDecember 11, 200226
The Most Rigorous Pinewood Time Trials Ever! - by Michael LastufkaFebruary 18, 2004311
Three Wheel Cars - Are They Faster?April 06, 2005414
TroubleshootingMarch 08, 2006512
Wheel Alignment: Make it Straight!December 14, 200556
Race Philosophy
A Winning Philosophy (do your best vs. win at all cost)November 27, 200225
Awards (should everyone get an award)March 05, 2003212
Credibility of the Race (eliminating race bias)November 14, 200774
Finding the Right Level of Parental InvolvementMarch 22, 2006513
Is it Cheating?December 28, 200557
Leader Help (how much and when)January 22, 200329
Pinewood Derby for Boy ScoutsJanuary 9, 200878
The Dark Side: eBay CarsNovember 02, 200553
Product Review
Aluminum 'Freedom Series' Track from PiantedosiOctober 18, 200662
Car Kits: Similarities and DifferencesDecember 29, 200447
DVD Review: An American RaceMarch 21, 2007613
Movie Review: Down and DerbyApril 20, 2005415
Pinewood Derby Videos: Choices, ChoicesJanuary 12, 200548
Race Equipment
Buying a Track? - Important Points to Consider - by Steve MonkOctober 29, 200333
Electric or Human Eyes: Take your Pick - by John ShrefflerMarch 20, 2002113
Is Your Finish Line Providing Accurate Results? October 17, 200772
Pinewood Derby Timer Considerations - by Stu FergusonFebruary 22, 2006511
Remote Control Race Management - by John ShrefflerNovember 15, 200664
Selecting Race Management Software - by Randy LisanoFebruary 05, 2003210
Utilizing Video Systems in Your Race - by Randy LisanoFebruary 07, 2007610
Race Logistics
Increase Interest and Competition with a WorkshopFebruary 20, 2002111
Pre-Race Events Add ExcitementApril 03, 2002114
Raising the Performance Bar (improving the competitive level of your group)December 24, 200227
Streamlining the Weigh-InDecember 01, 200445
Weigh-in Problems (how to avoid them)February 23, 2005411
Why Do You Have a Pinewood Derby? (organize your race to meet your goals)December 13, 200666
Race Management
Double Elimination vs. Stearns Hybrid Race MethodApril 17, 2002115
Elimination Methods - Let's Make Some ImprovementsDecember 24, 200337
Pinewood Derby Race Organization March 5, 2008712
Points or Times: Which Method Should I Use?February 21, 2007611
Staging Pinewood Derby Races by Stan PopeApril 16, 2003215
Rules
It's the Law! - A Sample Rule Set for Your Pinewood DerbyOctober 16, 200222
Rule GripesNovember 17, 200444
Understand Your Local Race Before Building Your CarOctober 03, 200111
Tools
Drilling Axle Holes With PrecisionMarch 23, 2005413
Getting Great Results with Pro-Tools - Part 1December 15, 200446
Getting Great Results with Pro-Tools - Part 2January 26, 200549
Tools of the Trade (tools and how to use them)October 30, 200223
Weighting
Maximum Weight for PerformanceNovember 28, 200775
Weight Distribution: Concentrated or Distributed?November 29, 200665
Weight ExperimentsMarch 31, 2004314
Weight: Place it CarefullyFebruary 08, 2006510
Weighting Materials: So many choices!April 19, 2006515
The Big Debates - Part 1: Weight Position, 3 or 4 WheelsNovember 13, 200224
Wheels
BSA Wheel Mold NumbersNovember 03, 200443
Effect of Wheel Weight on PerformanceOctober 31, 200773
The Wheels Go Round and Round - or Do They? (wheel inspection and treatment)October 15, 200332
Wheel Preparation: Where the Plastic Meets the RoadOctober 02, 200221


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