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Pine Derby Times Volumes 1 to 4



The Most Complete Collection of Pine Derby Writings Anywhere!

Get all of the back editions of the Pine Derby Times in four volumes.

  • Volume 1 - First 15 editions (October 2001 through April 2002),


  • Volume 2 - Second 15 editions (October 2002 through April 2003),


  • Volume 3 - Third 15 editions (October 2003 through April 2004),


  • Volume 4 - Fourth 15 editions (October 2004 to April 2005).
All four volumes are available in nicely formatted documents, ready for you to download now.Each volume contains feature articles, a Q&A section, site reviews, speed tips, and other content including pine derby memories and car photos submitted by our readers.

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Volume 4: 2004-05

  • 15 feature articles on improving design and speed skills, and race management skills:

    • 10 Commandments of Pinewood Derby Racing
    • Putting Suspense Back into Pinewood Racing
    • BSA Wheels - A Comparison of Mold Numbers
    • Rule Gripes
    • Streamlining the Weigh-in
    • Getting Great Results with Pro-Tools - Part 1
    • Getting Great Results with Pro-Tools - Part 2
    • Car Kits: Similarities and Differences
    • Pinewood Derby Videos: So Many Choices
    • Royal Ranger/ S&W Kits - Getting Top Speed
    • Weigh-in Problems
    • How Has Pinewood Derby Racing Changed?
    • Drilling Axle Holes with Precision
    • Three Wheel Cars - Are They Faster?
    • Movie Review - Down and Derby

    AND


  • 7 web site reviews,

  • 8 speed tip discussions,

  • 12 humorous and touching pinewood derby memories, and

  • 40 car photos from our readers

  • 43 thorough answers to questions posed by our readers.

  • Reader input on streamlining the weigh-in, and on criteria for design awards
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Volume 3: 2003-04

  • 15 feature articles on improving design and speed skills, and race management skills:

    • The Big Debates Part 3: Liquid vs. Dry Lubricants
    • The Wheels Go Round and Round - or Do They?
    • Buying a Track? - Important Points to Consider
    • The Big Debates Part 3 (Cont.): Dry Lube Experiments
    • Open Competition Races
    • The Big Debates Part 4: Canted Axles
    • Elimination Race Methods - Let’s Make Some Improvements
    • The Ultimate Finish - How to create a beautiful paint job
    • The Big Debates - Aerodynamics
    • Don’t Do That! - Avoiding Some Pinewood Derby Pitfalls
    • The Most Rigorous Pinewood Time Trials Ever!
    • 5 Keys to Performance
    • For an Eye-catching Pinewood Derby Car, Give the Dremel® a Spin!
    • Weight Experiments - Effect of Weight Amount and Location
    • Pinewood Derby Adventures Come Full Circle with Son’s Success

    AND


  • 7 web site reviews,

  • 7 speed tip discussions,

  • 12 humorous and touching pinewood derby memories, and

  • 44 car photos from our readers

  • 48 thorough answers to questions posed by our readers.

  • Reader input on fundraising to buy a track
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Volume 2: 2002-03

  • 15 feature articles on improving design and speed skills, and race management skills:

    • Wheel Preparation: Where the Plastic Meets the Road
    • It’s the Law! - A Sample Rule Set for Your Pinewood Derby
    • Tools of the Trade
    • The Big Debates - Part 1: Best Weight Position
    • A Winning Philosophy
    • The Big Debates - Part 2: Modifying the Wheelbase
    • Raising the Performance Bar
    • Looking Good! - Techniques for Finishing Your Car
    • Leader Help - How Much is Too Much?
    • Selecting Race Management Software
    • Whoops!
    • Awards
    • The Legend of the Pinewood Derby
    • Pinewood Racing: A Matter of Time
    • Staging Pinewood Derby Races

    AND


  • 7 web site reviews,

  • 8 speed tip discussions,

  • 12 humorous and touching pinewood derby memories, and

  • 15 cars from our readers

  • 47 thorough answers to questions posed by our readers.
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Volume 1: 2001-02

  • 15 feature articles on improving design and speed skills, and race management skills:

    • Understand Your Local Race Before Building Your Car
    • Finding the Right Level of Parental Involvement
    • Think Safety while Building Your Car
    • Transforming that Block into the Ultimate Derby Car
    • Designing the Car Body for Performance
    • Weighting Materials: So many choices
    • The Elusive Best Lubricant
    • Axles: Nails or Precision Parts?
    • Credibility of the Race
    • Slicker is Better
    • Increase Interest and Competition with a Workshop
    • Displaying Your Pinewood Derby Car
    • Electric or Human Eyes: Take your Pick
    • Pre-Race Events Add Excitement
    • Double Elimination - Stearns Hybrid Race Method

    AND


  • 8 web site reviews,
  • 7 speed tip discussions,

  • 10 humorous and touching pinewood derby memories, and

  • 31 thorough answers to questions posed by our readers.
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