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- What is the best shape for a Pinewood Derby car?
- What makes Pinewood Derby faster?
- Does aerodynamics matter in Pinewood Derby?
- What is the fastest legal Pinewood Derby car?
- Is a heavier pinewood derby car faster?
- What is the best weight for pinewood derby?
- Where is the best place to put weight on a Pinewood Derby car?
- Should you sand Pinewood Derby wheels?
- Are Bent axles legal in Pinewood Derby?
- How do you make a gravity car go faster?
- How long does Pinewood Derby last?
What is the best shape for a Pinewood Derby car?
But aerodynamics rule the day, and the best shape is a simple wedge. Just like a spoiler on the rear of a sports car, the wedge shape allows as much air to flow over the top of the car without hinderance while keeping the car pinned to the track.
What makes Pinewood Derby faster?
Sand and polish your wheels and axles. You can use a mini file to remove any major ridges on the axles, because we all know that the less friction, the faster the car! ... You can also grab this sanding kit, which includes three types of sandpaper designed for use on your Pinewood Derby wheels and axles.
Does aerodynamics matter in Pinewood Derby?
A more aerodynamic car (but very similar for other things) doesn't give you much bang for your buck. Friction will get you. If you can reduce the coefficient of friction by just a little bit, it will make a noticeable difference. If you let your kids do most of the work, they will gain more than a win.
What is the fastest legal Pinewood Derby car?
The Black PRO Car is our fastest pinewood derby car. It pushes the Speed Limit! It is track-tested car ready to race featuring our race winning PRO friction-free BSA Ultra-Lite graphite-coated wheels and PRO BSA graphite-coated grooved axles.
Is a heavier pinewood derby car faster?
Much has been written about the physics of pinewood derby cars, and this is one rare case in racing where heavy = fast. Aerodynamics have little effect in such a short race, but weight does and putting the weight at the back of the car will make your car faster on the flat of the track.
What is the best weight for pinewood derby?
The more your pine car weighs, the faster it will go on a downhill ramp. Most rules specify a 5 oz. maximum weight. Most Pinewood Derby cars weigh between 1.5 oz and 3.5 oz (depending on design) without weights so a car may need 3.5 oz or more of additional weight.
Where is the best place to put weight on a Pinewood Derby car?
Best Location to Weight Your Pinewood Derby Car
When deciding on where to weight your car, you should try to reach a final balance point of the car 1 inch or less in front of the rear axle. To achieve this, place 2/5 of the added weight behind the rear axle, and the remaining 3/5 in front of the rear axle.
Should you sand Pinewood Derby wheels?
In the past, pinewood derby wheels had a mold mark on the wheel tread that had to be removed by sanding. The new wheels no longer have a mold mark. Sanding can still help by removing variations in the wheel circumference making the wheel rounder but sanding is no longer as necessary as it was.
Are Bent axles legal in Pinewood Derby?
CAN I BEND AXLES AND QUALIFY FOR STOCK CAR OR PRO STOCK DIVISIONS? No. Bent axles are not allowed in either racing class.
How do you make a gravity car go faster?
If you want to go fast, the car needs minimal air resistance. As crazy as it sounds, a simple wedge shape car solves this problem. Don't forget to slant the back of the car so it doesn't drag when the car hits the bottom of the hill. Wheels - The wheels provided in the standard kit are excellent.
How long does Pinewood Derby last?
How long does it take to run the race? From user reports, with the RaceManager each heat should last about two minutes (or less!) per racer. See Running the Race for an explanation.
