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 Speed to the Finish!
The most complete source for pinewood derby speed tips and techniques on the market today!
Pinewood Car Plans
Detailed car plans, with templates and step-by-step instructions.
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Rocket Car Plans
Build the world's fastest 'derby' car!
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5500
Rocket Car Plans
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2020
Rocket Car Plans
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What is a Rocket Car? Simply put, a rocket car is a small vehicle which is
propelled by a rocket engine to a speed of up to 40 MPH! The vehicle is guided by a string which is tightly
strung between two solid objects. The rocket engines and the firing mechanism are the same as those used in model
rocketry. The obvious difference in usage is that in rocketry, a launch pad is used to
ensure that the rocket goes straight up, while with the rocket car a guide string is used to
make sure the car stays on course (and doesn’t go up!).
The plans for this rocket car have been meticulously designed and tested to give you top performance. All you need are basic tools and a bit of craftsmanship, and you can build and race this exciting car.
Click on a rocket car picture to see a larger picture!
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A view of the rocket car showing the front parachute hole. |
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A side view showing the rear engine hole. |
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Preparation - The car is on the guide string, the rocket engine is inserted, and the rocket firing mechanism is attached. Note that the parachute is in place, and is attached to the screw eye. |
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The Launch - After the countdown is complete the engine roars to life. The car leaps forward and heads down the guide string. |
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Acceleration - The car gains speed as it moves down the string. The engine size determines how far and how fast it will go. |
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Parachute Ejection - On the day of this run, there was a cross-wind which caused the parachute to move to the right of the car, lifting the left wheels up for a second! |
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Successful Run - The parachute slows the car down. It's time to reset and do it again! The black color on the nose is caused by the parachute ejection charge. To minimize the effect, paint the car a dark color such as black or navy blue. |
Customer Submitted Rocket Car Photos
Kyle & Alan Fetters - 2003
Michael, Jacob
& Mark Atwood - 2004
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5500
Rocket Car Plans
Printed Delivery
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$7.95
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2020
Rocket Car Plans
Immediate Download
In Stock
$5.95
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With Maximum Velocity! booklets and supplies
you can build a pine derby car that reaches
MAXIMUM VELOCITY!
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