Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets

First timers and seasoned competitors alike will separate from the pack with these speed secrets from an undefeated Pinewood Derby champ!

• Hundreds of photos and diagrams for making the fastest Pinewood Derby car in the race
• 7 ready-to-cut patterns, including The Winning Car, The Champion Car, and The Ultimate Car, plus room to design your own
• Learn the secrets to preparing the wheels and axles, distributing weight, and shaving seconds off your race time
• Spend quality time together as you enjoy the fun of building cars side-by-side with your child

This is the insider's guide to building the fastest car! With hundreds of color photographs, and clear diagrams and illustrations, this book will guide parents and children through the process of building a winning Pinewood Derby racecar.

Step-by-step instructions walk you through building the car body, preparing the axles, and improving the wheels with minimal tools. As an undefeated derby racer and parent, author David Meade gives parents the inside secrets that will separate their children from the rest of the pack.

"If you want to compete successfully your first time out, or improve on last year's finish, this book is for you." — Don Murphy, Founder, Pinewood Derby

By profession, David Meade is a research scientist, holding a master's degree in statistics, his background in research and experimental design has enabled him to develop a unique and powerful approach to Pinewood Derby racing. He also enjoys model rocketry and astronomy.