Pinewood Derby
2025 PWD Dates
Sunday, January 12: "Pinewood Derby Car Cutting Help"
Sunday, February 9: "Pinewood Derby Test Run, plus Car Axle & Wheel Assembly assistance"
Friday, February 28: "Pinewood Derby Car Impound. Family Movie. Pizza.
Saturday, March 15: "Setting up PWD of Track and room decorating"
Sunday, March 16: "Pinewood Derby Race Competition & Pack Meeting"
All cars must follow the Suffolk County Council rules
Non-compliance will void a car from participating
Click for a downloadable BLANK Pinewood Derby Car Kit template to print.
PWD Car Design Photo Galleries
https://scoutlife.org/tag/pinewood-derby-car-design-photo-galleries
5 Basic Pinewood Derby Car Shapes
https://www.scoutshop.org/blog/5-basic-pinewood-derby-car-shapes.html
23 Pinewood Derby Templates
from buses, tanks, hot dogs, batmobile, etc.
https://www.template.net/design-templates/print/pinewood-derby-template
Tips from Scout Life Magazine
https://scoutlife.org/hobbies-projects/projects/2952/speed-secrets/comment-page-3
"Tips & Techniques from the Fastest Pinewood Derby Racers in the World" https://www.turboderby.com/_files/ugd/1b5074_fa49129d890947399d1d49fab39bfba1.pdf
Note: Modifications MUST follow Matinecock Council PWD Rules (see above) or your car will be disqualified from racing.
From the publisher:
Inside you'll learn how to build the fastest Pinewood Derby Car. Learn about the 3 foundations of Speed and the 5 Keys to a Fast Car! Step-by-step instructions take you through the entire building process! Learn how to prepare the fastest Wheels and Axles. Learn how to properly distribute the weight in your car and achieve proper balance. Gain an edge by focusing on your car's alignment and aerodynamics! Finally, learn techniques to pull the maximum speed from your car! Included are Pinewood Derby car designs and templates used by professional racers. Inside is everything you need to know to dominate your race!
Dr. Scott Acton
"Building a Pinewood Derby Car"
Mark Rober's
"EASY Pinewood Derby Car WINS using Science!!!"
Eng Workshop
"Build a Winning Pinewood Derby Car: Step By Step"