Category Archives: Pinewood Derby Weight

Ultra light Pinewood Derby Body

Ultra light Pinewood Derby body

Ultra light Pinewood Derby Car Bodies Ultra light Pinewood Derby body. These bodies start around 15.5 grams.  Pockets and holes are strategically located everywhere in order to adjust your Center of Gravity needs. I got really bored last night and drew up a few designs for canopy cars. I will get them cutout over the […]

Weight Pockets Pinewood Car – How to make with drill press

Weight Pockets Pinewood Car

Weight Pockets Pinewood Car – How to make with drill press The fastest pinewood derby cars use weight pockets with tungsten weights.  This can be done in various ways, most of the time it is done with CNC router or laser equipment. However, I wanted to provide a reasonable way to accomplish making pockets with power […]

Pinewood Derby Weight Canopy

Pinewood Derby® Canopy Dome Cockpit Top     Some bodies are so thin, there is no real way of installing weight internally. This is a good solution to your problem. Dimensions: 2 inches in length 1.25 inches in width 1/2 inches tall *Measurements are approximate due to different densities of lead supply Method of installation […]

Pinewood Derby Car Weight – Best place for weight for Pinewood derby car

Pinewood Derby Car Weight

Pinewood Derby® Car Weight Adding Pinewood Derby® car weights is an important step when milliseconds count. Weight placement is important because you want the longest possible push time while balancing stability.  The further back you can move the weight distribution, the more kinetic energy your car stores up, which in turn translates into more push […]

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