Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car: Speed Secrets for Crossing the Finish Line First! - Softcover

Thorne, Troy

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9781565237629: Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car: Speed Secrets for Crossing the Finish Line First!

Synopsis

There is no secret to creating a winning Pinewood Derby car; all racers need is a great design and an understanding of these tips that trick their cars out for maximum speed. In three sections, this handbook takes builders from the beginning of car construction to ultimate derby-winning modifications. The "basic car" section addresses broad building concerns such as cutting the design, attaching and lubricating the wheels, and balancing the weight. "Winning car" secrets include extending the vehicle base, polishing axles, and modifying and aligning the wheels. Finally, the championship techniques of the "ultimate car" are revealed, allowing builders to shave those last tenths of a second off their times and go home with the trophy.

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About the Author

Pinewood Derby-winning dad Troy Thorne is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, and spent over 10 years in the advertising field. He is an active scouting volunteer, builds furniture and canoes, and works with his son who was a national finalist in the All-Star Derby Design Contest.

From the Back Cover

Your Speed is Guaranteed! Cross the finish line in the fastest car with the designs and techniques included in this book by established Pinewood Derby authority, artist, and Scoutmaster Troy Thorne. - Discover how to build the fastest Pinewood Derby car with the patterns and speed secrets inside this book - Choose from any of the 8 car patterns -all designed for speed - Follow the expert priming and painting instructions to give your car an automotive-quality finish - Learn about the most up-to-date materials and techniques for weighting and alignment - Enjoy step-by-step instructions and kid-friendly content that make this book great for parents and children "Yet another great 'how-to' book from author Troy Thorne ...Fasten your seat belts and be prepared to go fast!" Jimmy "Shine" Falschlehner So-Cal Speed Shop Host, Speed Channel's Car Warriors

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