Pinewood DerbyÒ Links
 All links provided by this site are for reference only.


Timers-We have verified that the following timers are compatible with our track and we will pre-drill holes for sensors for free if requested when the track is ordered.

 


The Champ Timer
Designed especially for your
BestTrack®  Pinewood Derby Track.


"SmartLine Finish Line Timer"
by eTekGadget.com
 

The SmartLine Pinewood and Space DerbyÒ Finish Line Timer by www.eTekGadget.com supports up to 8 lanes with instant race results resolved to .00005 seconds that may be sent to a computer for storage, analysis and display by any of the popular race management software packages.  The SmartLine Finish Line shows the placement result as it occurs on large 2¼ inch displays mounted above each lane with a generous 6 inch clearance. 







Pinewood derby timer catapults races to a new level! Does your pinewood derbyÒ timer do this?  NewBold Products' Digital timers for 1-8 lane tracks include both a computer and / or TV interface. Click here for more information.


Grand Prix Tracker

A Racing Management Software and Hardware package for any Pinewood Derby tracking ALL Race Events™. The hardware consists of a custom fit track tower and photo sensors from 2 - 4 lanes. Times are measured within one thousandths of a second (1/1000). All Race Times are displayed on your computers monitor. The Interface Board™ plugs into any USB port (not a serial or parallel port).

Pinewood Race software

 

http://grandprix-software-central.com/

Provides race software for Pinewood Derby and Awana Grand Prix type races. Features GrandPrix Race Manager, which manages registering racers through to determining results. Supports several race scheduling methods and a variety of parallel and serial port electronics.
 

 

 

Racing Organizations/Boards/Information-

 

NPWDRL
Test your car against the very best racers in the USA!
Pinewood Derby Drag Racing
Pinewood DerbyÒ Drag Racing
www.p-d-d-r.com

Global Derby Society

http://globalderbysociety.proboards.com
Pinewood Speedway

The Pinewood Speedway, in Ogden, Utah,  is the home of the ultimate gravity powered racing experience.  Our Speedway features a huge 8-lane, 49 foot aluminum track with computerized electronic timers built by Besttrack.  Find out how to hold your event with the Pinewood Speedway.

                               http://pinewoodspeedway.com/



PWDR

Experienced Pinewood DerbyÒ Track
owners sought for new open league
 

The Woodcar Independent Racing League is a an organization aimed at making Pinewood DerbyÒ style racing open to everyone...not just those in youth organizations. A standardized set of rules has been developed and the top priority at the moment is contacting track owners experienced in running race events. The event holder supplies the equipment, location, and staff, and is encouraged to charge an entry fee for expenses, fund raising or profit.

For more information visit: www.wirlracing.com

or write to: WIRL, P.O. Box 6694, Marietta, GA, 30065

 

Pinewood Derby Accessories / Rockets

 

derbydadforhire.com
When performance matters!
DerbyGurus
Home of the Grand Stand
Adjustable Pinewood Derby Multi-Car Display System


PINE-PRO COMPETITION COMPONENTS

manufactures a full line of high quality Pinewood Derby
Ò Car kits and accessories to help make your car a winner


http://www.pinewoodpro.com

Pinewood Derby car winning secrets, designs, free speed tips, speed axles, wheels, blocks, lubes and accessories to make your pine wood derbyÒ car a winner.

Top Dog Derby

Top Dog Derby provides Official Pinewood Derby TM kits & accessories with a custom racing edge

Visit www.topdogderby.com today!

321Rockets offer a large selection of Estes model rockets, beginner kits, and rocket engines. Buy in bulk to save money for your youth group or function. Let us be your one stop rocket shop.
 http://www.321rockets.com/

 

Tips & Secrets

 

 

Pinewood Derby Online

The #1 resource on the internet for pinewood derby speed secrets.

How to Build a Champion Pinewood DerbyÒ Car

Everybody loves to build and race Pinewood DerbyÒ Cars but, building a winning car is a different story! This video reveals all the secrets that can put your car in the winner's circle. You'll build a car right along with the instructor and follow his easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Plus, you'll learn all about: Body Design, Weight Placement, Wheel Alignment, Priming and Painting, Axles and Wheels, and Pre-race Tune-up. Your host, Mark Harris reveals the secrets that have made his family winners for generations!


Discover exclusive Pinewood Derby speed tips with FastPine's Pinewood Bible!


Pinewood Derby
Ò Car Building Tips
Pinewood DerbyÒ car building information including a buyer's guide, tool tips, and information on how to recover from pinewood derby "boo-boos."

Pinewood Derby
Ò Car Plans and Specialty Supplies

Offers winning pinewood derbyÒ car plans, speed tips, a free pinewood derby newsletter, and specialty supplies for new and experienced competitors.
Hodges Hobby House - Pinewood DerbyÒ Headquarters

AgentZ(TM) - Gregory A. LeClair Memorial Scouting Resources Site makes this site available as a resource for Scouters. We offer links to various resources, a Pinewood DerbyÒ Program, links to other dens, units, packs, and troops as well as a limited number of free sites for those without web sites.

Information, resources and race management software for conducting Awana Grand Prix, Pinewood DerbyÒ, Kub Kar Rally, and other similar races. Includes plans and links to build your own electronic finish line sensor system, start light "Christmas" tree system, scale information, and much more.

 ABC Pinewood DerbyÒ

Your “How to” guide to the Pinewood DerbyÒ Car. Everything you need to design, build, win and even manage a Pinewood DerbyÒ race.