The Thirty-Minute Car

John Henderson recalls the time he helped a young boy complete a pinewood derby car in 30 minutes. The next day at the pinewood derby race, he did surprisingly well. Check out this heart-warming story in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 15, Issue 10. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2016, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All […]

Pinewood Derby Times Volume 15, Issue 12

– Editor’s Notes – Humor – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Editor’s Notes Last Issue of the Season This is the last issue of the Pinewood Derby Times for the 2015-2016 season. The new issues (Volume 16) will begin in October 2016. You will automatically continue to receive the newsletter in the fall, as […]

Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – March 3, 2016

Two cute pinewood derby cars, the second one with a secret ingredient.  Don’t miss out – read the write-ups in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 15, Issue 10. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2016, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and Supplies

Pinewood Derby Memory – The Spongy Car

A pinewood derby disaster story from Brian Stanek.  Read about the car that melted and how his kid’s cars performed in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 15, Issue 9. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2016, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and Supplies

Pinewood Derby Times Volume 15, Issue 11

– Feature Article – Finally Located: My Vintage Pinewood Derby Cars – Humor – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Q&A Feature Article Finally Located – My Vintage Pinewood Derby Cars By Andy Holzer (Today, we have a combined Article and Memory from Andy Holzer) I was a Cub Scout back in the early 70’s. At […]

Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – February 19, 2016

Three extended wheelbase pinewood derby cars, from the Marine Car to the Star Wars car.  Check them out in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 15, Issue 8. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2016, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and Supplies

Look at that S-Car Go!

Kenneth N. Friedel shares the story of his son’s pinewood derby experience.  While dealing with his son’s Asperger’s syndrome, Kenneth was able to help his son build a winning car.  But more so, a winning experience.  Don’t miss this great story in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 15, Issue 7. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby […]

Pinewood Derby Times Volume 15, Issue 10

– Feature Article – Transforming that Block into the Ultimate Derby Car – Humor – Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – Memory – The Thirty-Minute Car – Q&A Feature Article Transforming that Block into the Ultimate Derby Car By Randy Davis After waiting for a whole year, the time has finally arrived to transform a pine […]

Pinewood Derby Car Showcase – February 5, 2016

Four beautiful pinewood derby cars from Stacy Bodder. I am amazed at the detail of these cars.  You can find out more in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 15, Issue 7. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2016, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity Pinewood Derby Car Plans and Supplies

Pinewood Derby Memory – The Flying Car Investigation

Here is a humorous story of some pinewood derby cars that went sailing off the track, and the ensuing investigation to find out what happened.  Treat yourself to this fun story in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 15, Issue 6. Subscribe to this Free Pinewood Derby E-newsletter (C)2016, Maximum Velocity, Inc. All rights reserved. Maximum Velocity […]