Get all of the back editions of the Pinewood 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 pinewood derby memories and car photos submitted by our readers.
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| Volume 4: 2004-05
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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2030
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