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Our Pinewood Derby Store has all the products that you need to build a fast Pinewood Derby car. 

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Full money back guarantee on every product!

We also have products for Awana® cars

You can order all of the products in our store directly from this page.
You can order on-line, by phone or by mail.

Click here for a printable version of this catalog

How To Order

Phone and Mail orders - Please go through the normal order process.
There will be instructions on the "Check Out" page on how to place your order.
If you have questions about any of our products, please contact us.


Downloadable items have check boxes. Click in these boxes for each item you want.
Items that we ship have quantity boxes. Enter the number that you would like for each item.
Click on the "Add to Cart " button near the bottom of this page after you have selected all
the items that you would like to order.

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Books and Videos Download

Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets

This book goes into the details of what works, and what doesn't and shows you why. Every aspect is covered including body design, weight placement, axle modifications, wheel tuning, alignment and testing.

Book Download

Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets

Book + Video

Download both the book and the video for one low price. The video can be played on your computer.




Book and Video Download

Pinewood Derby Car Designs Download

It is easy to build our Pinewood Derby cars with these complete step by step instructions. Templates and paint themes included.
Spider Car Design

THE SPIDER



The Spider
Police Car Design

POLICE CAR



Police Car
Green Hornet Car Design

GREEN HORNET



Green Hornet
Spider Car Design

MAGNUM



Magnum
Spider Car Design

STARFIGHTER



Starfighter
Python Car Design

PYTHON



Python
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Books and Videos

Building eht fastest pinewood derby car book

Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car Book

This book if for you if you've been to a few races but you are disappointed in your car's performance.

Includes both speed and building tips.




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Down and Derby Movie

Down and Derby movie on DVD

Family Fun that Every Mom, Dad,
and Scout Will Enjoy!

Down and Derby is a fun family comedy about a cub scout Pinewood Derby race that turns an average group of dads into an awkward bunch of competitors.


Movie

Pre-Cut Pinewood Derby Cars

We also have Awana cars. Click here for more.
We do the hard work. All that is left is the sanding and painting.
Weighted version of each car has weights pre-installed so that the car will weigh close to 5 oz when completed.
Weights listed are typical and do not include wheels, axles and paint.
Wheels and axles not included
Thin pinewood derby block

Thin Block

see close up
1.0 - 2.0 oz
3/8" thick
Out of Stock
Extended Wheelbase
Racer Car

Racer

see close up
2.0 - 2.6 oz
How to add weight

 
Weighted
Banshee

Banshee

see close up
2.7 - 2.9 oz
How to add weight

 
 
Panther

Panther

see close up
1.6 - 1.7 oz
How to add weight

 
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Stock Car

Stock Car

2.8 - 3.5 oz
see close up
How to add weight

 
Weighted
Terminator

Terminator

1.1 - 1.5 oz
see close up

Terminator
Weighted
Sport Coupe

Sport Coupe

see close up
1.8 - 2.6 oz
How to add weight

 
 
Funnycar

Funnycar

see close up
2.1 - 3.2 oz
How to add weight

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Vampire

Vampire

2.4 - 3.1 oz
see close up
How to add weight

 
Weighted
Train

Train

2.3 - 2.5 oz
see close up

Train
Weighted
Ferrari

Ferrari

2.6 - 3.4 oz
see close up

 
Weighted
Grand Prix Car

Grand Prix

1.4 - 2.0 oz
see close up

 
Weighted

LEGO Cars

Lego Pinewood Derby Car

LEGO plate is attached to a 3/8" high official pinewood derby car block. Standard pinewood derby wheels and axles can be used. Should be legal in all pinewood derby races.

Add your own LEGO pieces to make a car.

More on the LEGO Block

Lego Pinewood Derby Car

This LEGO car frame is designed to run on standard pinewood derby tracks. Can be used as an alternative to wood cars for special events or an alternate to the pinewood derby.

Add your own LEGO pieces to this frame to build a car or select one of our LEGO kits.

More on the LEGO Car Frame

Extended Wheelbase Pinewood Derby Cars

Same dimensions as standard cars but the axle slots have been moved closer to the ends of the block. This lets you place weights farther back on the car and making the car faster. Extended wheelbase cars are not legal in all races.  Check your rules.
Wedge

Wedge

2.0 - 2.6 oz
see close up
 
 
Racer

Racer

2.0 - 2.6 oz
see close up
 
Weighted
Stingray

Stingray

1.5 - 1.9 oz
see close up
 
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Stock Car

Stock Car

2.8 - 3.5 oz
see close up
 
 
Funnycar

Funnycar

1.7 - 2.4 oz
see close up
 
 
Pick Up Truck

Pick Up Truck

2.3 - 2.9 oz
see close up
Pick Up Truck
 
Stealth

Stealth

4.4 oz  pre-weighted
Tungsten Weighted!
see close up
Weighted

High Quality Blocks
With precision cut axle slots

These blocks are 1 1/4" high - ideal for low aerodynamic cars
Our standard wheel spacing block is legal in all races. Check your rules to see if extended wheel spacing is allowed.
Wheels and axles not included

Wedge

2.0 - 2.6 oz
Pinewood Derby Car Block

Standard Wheel Spacing


 
 

Extended Wheel Spacing


 
 

Racer

2.0 - 2.6 oz
Racer Car Block

Standard Wheel Spacing


 
Weighted

Extended Wheel Spacing


 
Weighted

Precision Drilled Blocks --- For the Serious Racer

Why you should use blocks with axle holes
Wheels and axles not included

Wedge

2.0 - 2.6 oz
Pinewood Derby Car Wedge Block
Standard Wheelbase

Standard Spacing


Wedge
Weighted

Standard Spacing
one raised wheel

Wedge
Weighted

Extended Wheelbase

Extended Spacing


Wedge
Weighted

Extended Spacing
one raised wheel

Wedge
Weighted

Racer

2.0 - 2.6 oz
Racer Car Block
Standard Wheelbase

Standard Spacing


 
Weighted

Standard Spacing
one raised wheel

 
Weighted

Extended Wheelbase

Extended Spacing


 
Weighted

Pre-painted and Completed Cars

All official BSA parts are used to make these cars.
Pre-painted cars do not include wheels and axles. Wheels and axles can be purchased separately.
Completed Cars require no preparation - they are ready to race.

All of these cars have been weighted to 5.0 oz.

Painted Car Details                    Completed Car Details

Blue Wedge

Wedge - Blue



painted
complete
Red Wedge

Wedge - Red



painted
complete
Green Wedge

Wedge - Green



Complete

Pickup Truck



painted
completed

Python



painted
completed
Orange Panther Car

Panther



Painted
Complete

Comet



painted
completed

Funnycar - Yellow



 
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Stingray



painted
completed
Sport Coupe

Sport Coupe



 
completed

Lego Cars

Lego Pinewood Derby Car

Pinewood Derby Races

Make your own Pinewood Derby car with LEGO pieces!

This is an official Pinewood Derby block with a LEGO plate attached to the top. Add your own LEGO pieces to build a car or use one of our LEGO sets. 

More on the Pinewood Derby LEGO Cars

Lego Frame Car

Parties, Schools, Corporate Events, Summer Camps

Hold your own race using a standard Pinewood Derby track.

Includes frame, axles and wheels. Add your own LEGO pieces to build a car or purchase our LEGO kits.

More on the LEGO Car Frame

What is
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You will notice this red arrow next to many of our products. The number in the arrow is the number of inches that your car will gain at the finish line by using this product on a 28 foot track. The gain should be more on longer tracks.  You can use this number to compare the relative speed advantages of our products.

 

Unmodified pinewood derby axles

Unmodified Pinewood Derby Axles


 These are the same axles that are supplied in the official pinewood derby kit. Ridges and crimp marks should be removed and the axles polished before they can be raced.

(4 axles per set)

sets of 4 axles

Polished Axles Official BSA Axles -- The Winning Edge

Four styles to choose from
All of these axles are machine polished to a very fine mirror finish
These axles are ready to race!

Pinewood Derby Car Axle

Official BSA axles
Polished to a mirror finish
Legal in all races

Polished Axles

(4 axles per set)


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sets
axle

Same as the axle on the left but with graphite coating. Outside of axle head is not coated.

Polished Axles
graphite coated

(4 axles per set)

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sets
Pinewood Derby Car Axle

Official BSA axles
Polished to a mirror finish
Friction reducer groove
Legal in most races

Polished Grooved Axles

(4 axles per set)

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sets
axle

Same as the axle on the left but with graphite coating. Outside of axle head is not coated

Polished Grooved Axles
graphite coated

(4 axles per set)

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sets

Pre-Bent Polished Axles

Used to easily adjust the alignment of your car or to use the rail riding technique
These axles are bent slightly where the axle exits the block. The steering on your pinewood derby car can be adjusted by rotating the axle while it is in the slot.  Two angles are available. 1.5 degree bend is recommended for the front axles and 2.5 degree bend for the rear axles. These are sold as single axles.  Instructions on using our Pre-Bent Axles

Polished Axle

Bent Polished Axle
ea.
ea.

Graphite Axle

Bent Graphite Axle
ea.
ea.

Grooved Polished Axle

Bent Grooved Axle
ea.
ea.

Graphite Grooved Axle

Bent Grooved Graphite Axle
ea.
ea.
Axle Pliers

Axle Pliers

Car alignment can be adjusted by rotating the bent axle while it is in the block. Our Axle Pliers are highly recommended for rotating the axles. It will not damage the axle head like pliers can.

Stainless Steel Speed Axles

Faster than official BSA axles
These are DerbyWorx axles
Our Stainless Steel Axles are similar to the official BSA axles but they have the following additional benefits:
  • The axle diameter is larger at the wheel but standard size where it fits into the car block reducing friction and wobble.
  • Head of the axle looks just like a standard BSA axle.
  • Axle shaft is round to within .001".
  • Back of axle head is tapered to reduce friction with the wheel.
These axles are not legal in all races. Please check your rules.
Pinewood Derby Car Axle

This high quality stainless steel axle is machined perfect then polished to a mirror finish. 

Speed Axles

(4 axles per set)


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sets
axle

Same as the axle on the left but with graphite coating. Outside of axle head is not coated.

Speed Axles
graphite coated

(4 axles per set)

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sets
Titanium Pinewood Derby Axle

This high quality stainless steel axle is machined perfect then polished to a mirror finish.  Includes a friction reducer groove.

Super Speed Axles w/grooves

(4 axles per set)

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sets
Grooved Titanium Pinewood Derby Axle

Same as the axle on the left but with graphite coating. Outside of axle head is not coated.

Super Speed Axles w/grooves
graphite coated

(4 axles per set)


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sets

Titanium Grooved Axles

Fastest Axle Available
These are DerbyWorx axles
Our Titanium Axles are the same as our stainless steel speed axles but they have the following additional benefits:
  • Corrosion proof and wear resistant.
  • The axle is 48% lighter than our other axles. This lets you put more weight in the back of the car for more speed.
These axles are not legal in all races. Please check your rules.

Titanium Grooved Axles

Titanium Pinewood Derby Axle
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(4 axles per set)
sets

Titanium Grooved Axles - Graphite Coated

Grooved Titanium Pinewood Derby Axle
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(4 axles per set)
sets

Axle Accessories


Axle Drill Bit

#44 (.086" diameter)

This drill bit has a slightly smaller diameter than the official BSA axle (and our speed axles).

This hard-to-find bit is just what you need for drilling new axle holes or for aligning the existing axle slots in your car block.


Drill Bits
Axle Keeper

Axle Keeper

Makes installing your axles easier and protects the axles.
Set of two. Includes instructions.


Axle Keeper

Axle Keeper sets
Graphite Pads

Graphite Pads

Provides a low friction contact point between the wheel and car body.
Graphite Pads
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set of 4 Graphite Pads

Axle Polishing Supplies

Axle File

Needle File

Needle files are the best choice if you are planning on preparing a lot of axles.

Needle files
Axle Polishing Kit

Axle Polishing Kit

Used to remove burrs and crimp marks and final polishing.
Includes instructions

Axle Polishing Kit

Axle Polishing Kits
This kit includes:
  • File
  • Two stripes of #400 sandpaper
  • Two stripes of #1200 sandpaper
  • Axle Polish
  • Instructions
Axle Sandpaper

Axle Sandpaper

Four pre-cut strips
Instructions included

Axle Sandpaper for Pinewood Derby Cars



Sandpaper Kits
Four 4 1/2" strips of sandpaper pre-cut to the proper width for polishing axles.

Includes 2 strips of #400 and 2 strips of the hard-to-find #1200 paper.

Enough to prepare 2 sets of axles.

Use our Secret Formula Axle Polish to give your axles a final polishing.

Axle Polish for Pinewood Derby Cars




Final Step Axle Polish
Secret Formula

For use as a final polish on our Speed Axles and other axles with a smooth finish


Final Step Axle Polish
Our Secret formula axle polish takes polish technology to a whole new level. The result is superior to any other polish available.

This polish is an easy to use paste and takes only a few minutes to apply.

Each kit has enough polish for several sets of axles

Polishing rag not included

Wheels

Colored Pinewood Derby Car Wheels
Some of our wheels are now available in red, orange and yellow.
These are still official BSA wheels and are the same as our black wheels.
Only the color is different.

Unmodified Pinewood Derby Wheels and Axles

Official BSA Wheels and Axles

Replacement Official BSA wheels and axles. 
No changes have been made.

(4 wheels and axles per set)

$3.95
sets of Black
$3.95
sets of Red
Stock Wheels and Axles

Stock Wheels and Axles

Same dimensions as the official BSA wheels and axles but these high quality components don't require as much preparation as the BSA. Just file the crimp marks off of the axle head and you are all set.  May not be legal in official BSA races.

(4 wheels and axles per set)

wheels and axles

Premium Wheels

Unmodified official Pinewood Derby wheels selected for maximum speed
Our Premium Wheels are unmodified official Pinewood Derby wheels that have been hand selected for high performance. These wheels are:
  • Selected from molds that have demonstrated higher performance
  • Round within .004"
  • Don't wobble
  • Roll straight
  • Diameter for all four wheels in a set are within .002" of each other
  • We also clean the wheel bore

Only 1 out of 20 wheels inspected meet our requirements for a Premium Wheel.

These wheels are legal in all races!

Premium BSA Wheels

Premium BSA Wheels


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(4 wheels per set)
$18.95 sets of Black  
$18.95 sets of Red    
Premium BSA Wheels with Graphite Coating

Premium BSA Wheels
with Graphite Coating


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(4 wheels per set)

Graphite coating may not be legal in
all races - check your rules.

sets of wheels
What is
  ??  
You will notice this red arrow next to many of our products. The number in the arrow is the number of inches that your car will gain at the finish line by using this product on a 28 foot track. The gain should be more on longer tracks.  You can use this number to compare the relative speed advantages of our products.

Custom Official Pinewood Derby Wheels

The fastest wheels possible for your race
Your local race rules may restrict the kinds of modifications that can be made to your wheels. Here you can select the modifications that are allowed by your rules. The result will be the fastest possible wheels for your race. In general, the more modifications that you select, the faster your car.
Colored Wheels
Wheel Color
Select from four different colors. The graphite coating option is only available with black wheels.
black
red
orange
Matched Wheel
Matched Wheels
Several different molds are used to make the wheels. Wheels from the same mold have the same characteristics. Your car will be a little faster if all four wheels are from the same mold. The mold number is on the inside of the wheel.

Click here to see if matched wheels are legal in your race.
Matched set
Domed Hub Wheel
Domed Outer Hub
The axle head rides on a step on the outer hub of the wheel.  This step causes extra friction because the wheel is in contact with the outer part of the axle head where the distance traveled for each rotation is greater. A domed hub moves the contact point to the inside of the axle head, reducing friction.
Do not use if your rules state that the outer hub
cannot be modified. (we do not modify the inner hub)
Domed outer hub
Lathed Wheel
Smooth Wheel Tread
High spots on the wheel tread will cause your car to bounce as it goes down the track causing friction. Our lightly sanded wheels removes the high spots eliminating most of the bounce. Even with the high spots removed, the wheel is slightly oval shaped. Our lathed wheels removes the oval and makes the wheels round to within .001".
Click here to see if lightly sanded wheels are legal in your race.

Click here to see if lathed wheels are legal in your race.
None
Lightly sanded
Lathed
Graphite Wheel
Graphite Coating
Our special bonding process coats the friction areas of the wheel with a thin coat of graphite. This graphite will last many races giving you an edge over cars with loose graphite. Our tests have shown no reduction in speed after more than 20 races! The areas of the wheel coated with graphite have a dark gray color slightly different than the color of the wheel.

Not legal in races that specify that wheels cannot be impregnated with graphite or Graphite cannot be bonded to the wheels.

Graphite coating
Speed
 
0
 
This speed rating shows the number of inches that your car will gain at the finish line for the wheel that you specified.
Price
$
1.95
for a set of 4 wheels (axles not included)
Quantity
sets of wheels
To order different sets of wheels, add the first set into the shopping cart then return to this page to add additional sets.

Lite BSA Wheels

Our Lite Wheels are official BSA wheels with the following modifications:
  • Plastic has been removed from the inside to make them lighter.
  • The tread has been lathed so that it is flat and the wheel is round to within .0005".
  • The hub is reamed straight
  • The inside rim edge has been trimmed smooth.
Lite wheels are faster because less energy is required to spin them.

These wheels have been modified by Derby Worx. More on how these wheels are made.

Pro Inertia Lite BSA wheels

This is the wheel for you if your rules state that the lettering and numbering inside the wheel cannot be removed. This wheel only weighs 1.8 gram.


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Click here to see if this wheel is legal in your race.

4 wheels per set

 

    sets of Inertia Lite wheels
Inertia Lite Graphite Wheel

Pro Inertia Lite Wheels with Graphite Coating

Same as our Inertia Lite wheels but with graphite bonded to the friction areas of the wheel as shown above.

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Click here to see if this wheel is legal in your race.

    Graphite Coated Inertia Lite wheels

Pro Ultra Lite BSA wheels

This wheel has been lightened as much as possible. This wheel only weighs 1 gram.


 
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Click here to see if this wheel is legal in your race.


4 wheels per set


    sets of Ultra Lite wheels
Ultra Lite Graphite Wheel

Pro Ultra Lite BSA wheels with Graphite Coating

Same as our Ultra Lite wheels but with graphite bonded to the friction areas of the wheel as shown.

 
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Click here to see if this wheel is legal in your race.


4 wheels per set



    Graphite Coated Ultra Lite wheels

Outlaw "Razor" Wheels


These ultra thin wheels are very fast but they are illegal in most official races.
They are intended for "unlimited", "open division" and similar races.
These wheels feature our exclusive Inner Strip that reduces friction and improves speed. They have perfect balance and they are machined from Delrin to exacting tolerances. These wheels are ready to race. Just add your choice of lubricant.
RS Wheels

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Razor RS Wheels

Weight is only 1g.

4 wheels per set
Axles included
Not for use with grooved axles

sets of RS wheels
RSX Wheels

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Razor RSX Wheels

This is our RS Wheel with holes added to make it lighter. The weight is only .9g.  A very fast wheel.

4 wheels per set
Axles included
Not for use with grooved axles

OUT OF STOCK

RSN Wheels

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Small Diameter Axle "RSN" Wheels

The same as our RS Wheel but this wheel uses a .035” diameter needle axle (included).   If aligned correctly, you will see a substantial speed increase over our standard “RS” wheel.  Only experienced builders should use this wheel due to the small axle size and the small drill bits used. Krytox or other liquid lubricants are recommended for this wheel.

Includes 4 wheels, 6 Axles and 2 drill bits

OUT OF STOCK

RSN-X Wheels

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Small Diameter Axle "RSN-X" Wheels


This is the same as our RSX wheels but with the non-standard thin axles. This is our fastest wheel!

 


Includes 4 wheels, 6 Axles and 2 drill bits



sets of RSN-X wheels

Replacement Small Diameter (Needle) Axles and Drill Bits

For use on the Outlaw RSN and RSN-X Wheels

Small Diameter Axle


each

1/32" Drill Bit


each

Wheel Accessories

Axle Puller

Axle Puller

Axle Puller

OUT OF STOCK
Our axle puller is the easy way to remove axles from your car without damaging the axle or the wheel.

Not for Awana wheels and axles


Axle Installer


Axle Installer

Axle Installer


Axle Installer
Our axle installer makes it easy to install wheels and axles on your Pinewood Derby car the right way every time.

Not for Awana wheels and axles

Wheels and Axles for Awana™ Races

Click here for our Awana Wheels and Axles

Lubricant -- The Hidden Secret

Finally, lubricants made for Pinewood Derby Cars!!
Tube-0-Lube Graphite Lubricant

Graphite

Special formula ideal for
Pinewood Derby cars

A special graphite blend clings to wheels and axles. The best pure graphite available

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tubes
Hob-e-Lube

Hob-E-Lube

The fastest dry lubricant available

Fine graphite particles blended with molybdenum for more speed.

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tubes
Pinewood Car Lubricant

Krytox 100

1/4 oz

A synthetic oil that outperforms dry lubricants. Ultra-low viscosity properties.

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bottles

Cylinder Weights

Cylinders are typically inserted in your car by drilling one or more holes in the back, bottom or side of the car then the holes are sealed with wood putty.
Lead Wire Weights

Lead Wire Weights

These weights are made from lead. This makes them dense and easy to work with but lead is toxic and should be installed inside your car.  It is best to use gloves when handling lead.  Each weight is 1/4" diameter and can be easily cut to any length. To install, drill one or more 9/32 " holes in the back, bottom or side of your car, insert the weights in the holes then glue them into place or cover with wood putty.

The package comes with 3 sections for a total of 3 oz.

These are lead weights and
should not be handled by children.

How To Add Wire Weights To Your Car

3 oz. wire weights
Steel Cylinders

Fine Tune Steel Cylinders

Each steel cylinder is 1/4" diameter and weighs 1/10 oz and is 1/2" long. The package comes with ten cylinders for a total of 1 oz.

Install these weights by drilling 9/32" holes in the back or bottom of your car,
insert the weights in the holes then cover with wood putty.

How To Add Steel Cylinders To Your Car

1 oz. Steel Cylinders

9/32" drill bit for use with Lead Wire Weights and Fine Tune Steel Cylinders

Drill Bits
3/8" Steel Cylinders

3/8" Steel Cylinders

Each of these steel cylinders is 3/8" diameter by one inch long and weighs 1/2 oz. Sold in sets of two for a total of 1 oz..

Use a 3/8" drill bit to install these weights in your pinewood derby car. Seal with wood putty.

 

set of 2
3/8" Zinc Cylinders

3/8" Zinc Cylinders

3/8" diameter by 2 3/4 inch long. Each of these Zinc Cylinders weighs 1 oz. Sold in sets of three for a total of 3 oz.. Can be cut with a hacksaw to modify the weight. To install, drill 3/8" holes in the back, bottom or side of your car and seal with wood putty.

set of 3

3/8" drill bit for use with 3/8" Stee and Zinc Cylinders

Drill Bits
Tungsten Cylinder
A 7/16" drill bit should be used to drill holes for these cylinders

Tungsten Cylinders

3/8" diameter cylinders
Four sizes to choose from

$3.45   1/2 oz Cylinders (1/2" long)
$1.95   1/4 oz Cylinders (1/4" long)
$1.45   1/8 oz Cylinders (1/8" long)
    $.95   1/16 oz Cylinders (1/16" long)
Tungsten Rods

Tungsten Rods

9/32" diameter rods
Each rod is .33 oz and is 9/16" long
Great for tight areas where the Tungsten Cylinders don't fit

The package comes with 3 rods for a total of 1 oz.

How to install our Tungsten Rods

1/2 oz - OUT OF STOCK

5/16" drill bit for use with Tungsten Rods

Drill Bits
Tungsten Bar

Tungsten Bar

1/4” thick x 1/2” wide x 1 1/2” long
Each bar weighs 2.2oz
Ideal for mounting behind the rear axle

How to install our Tungsten Bar

OUT OF STOCK
EZ Cut Weight

EZ Cut Tungsten Cylinders

Easy to cut and sand
Two pieces. Each is 1 oz - 3/8" diameter X 1 1/2" long
3/8" drill bit and glue or wood putty required

How to use our EZ Cut Tungsten Weights

Set of two EZ Cut Cylinders
Fine Tune Cylinder

Fine Tune Cylinder

Cut this composit cylinder to any length to fine tune the weight of your car. Fits in the same holes as the above steel and tungsten cylinders. 

3/8" diameter -  2 1/4" long  -  0.8 oz.

Fine Tune Cylinder
3/8" Drill Bit

3/8" Spade Bit

To drill holes for Steel and Tungsten Cylinder Weights
Fits any 1/4" or larger drill

Drill Bits
Center of Gravity Weight

Adjustable Tungsten Weights

Four 3/8" diameter cylinders
Each weight is 3/4" long
1/2 oz each

3/8" drill bit required
How to use our Adjustable Tungsten Weights

OUT OF STOCK

3/8" drill bit for use with Adjustable Weights

3/8 inch drill bit
Drill Bits

Flat Weights

Use supper glue to attach our Flat Weights to the top, side or bottom of your car. If attached to the bottom, they should be recessed into the wood to provide enough track clearance.
Stick-on Weights

Zinc Stick-On Weights

These 18 individual weights work great for fine tuning the weight of your Pinewood Derby car. They have an adhesive backing so it is very easy to attach them to your car.

Includes:
10: 3/4 "X 1/2" X 1/8" .13 oz weights
8: 3/8" X 1/2" X 1/8" .06 oz weights
1.78 oz. total weight


Zinc is more dense than steel but not as dense as lead and tungsten.
Stick-On Weight sets
Tungsten Plate

Tungsten Plate

Each plate is .5 oz . Dimension: 1.43" X .56" X .068"

Designed to be mounted on the bottom of your pinewood car but can be mounted on any flat surface. Most cars have room for up to 12 plates.

$3.45 for each .5 oz plate
(mounting screw included)

OUT OF STOCK
Fine Tune Flat Weight

Fine Tune Flat Weight

Cut this flexible weight to any shape with a scissors. Heavy-duty adhesive backing makes it easy to attach.

1 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1/8"
1.6 oz.

How to use the Fine Tune Flat Weight

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Tungsten Cubes Weights

These small tungsten cubes can be added to various areas of your pinewood derby car. Drill a hole or cut a slot then seal with wood putty.


Tungsten Cubes

Six .17 oz cubes

Dimension: 1/4" X1/4" X 1/4"
Total weight = 1 oz
1/4" Cubes

Seven .07 oz cubes

Dimension: 3/16" X 3/16" X 3/16"
Total weight = .5 oz
3/16" Cubes

Tungsten Disc

This 3 oz weight is best used on cars that are extra light. Glue to the top of the car or drill a 1 1/8" hole and glue it into the hole.
Tungsten Disc
Dimension: 1 1/8" diameter X 1/4" high
Weight = 3 oz



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Drill bit for Tungsten Disc

1 1/8" Forstner Bit

For drilling holes for our Tungsten Disc
Fits any 3/8" or larger drill.

Also works great for drilling out the bottom of your car if you need to remove weight.

Forstner Bits
Tungsten Disc

Slotted Tungsten Disc

Dimension: 1" diameter X 7/16" high
  Weight = 3 oz
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Slotted Tungsten Disc
Three Sizes Available:
3.70 oz - 3/8" high
3.20 oz -3/8" high
2.75 oz - 5/16" high
(height is depth of hole that should be drilled)

Domed Slotted Tungsten Disc

Dimension: 1" diameter

Also available with two tungsten cubes. The cubes can be placed in the slot to add up to 1/3 oz.

3.70 oz.                   
with 2 tungsten cubes
3.20 oz OUT OF STOCK
2.75 oz.                   
with 2 tungsten cubes
Drill bit for Tungsten Disc

1" Forstner Bit

For drilling holes for our Slotted Tungsten Discs
Fits any 3/8" or larger drill.
Forstner Bits

Tungsten Dome Canopy

This smooth tungsten canopy has a stud for mounting to your car. Drill a 1/4" deep hole on a flat surface of your car then super glue the weight to your car.
Example of a Tungsten Dome Canopy

Two sizes

2.5 oz: 1 1/2" long X 1" wide X 1/4" tall, 3/8" stud
3.5 oz: 1 3/4" long X 1 1/4" wide X 1/4" tall, 1/2" stud
Stud is 1/4" long on both sizes
How to add a dome canopy to your car

Silver Tungsten Dome Weight
2.5 oz Silver Canopy
3.5 oz Silver Canopy
Gold Tungsten Dome Weight
2.5 oz Gold Canopy
3.5 oz Gold Canopy
Black Tungsten Dome Weight
2.5 oz Black Canopy
3.5 oz Black Canopy

Tungsten Triangle Canopy

This tungsten triangle canopy has a 1/2" stud for mounting to your car. Drill a 1/4" deep 1/2" hole then super glue to a flat surface on your car.
Example of a Tungsten Triangle  Canopy

1 3/4" long X 1 1/8" wide X 1/4" tall
Requires 1/2" hole 1/4" deep

2.5 oz. total weight
Silver Triangle Weight
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Gold Triangle Weight
GOLD OUT OF STOCK
Black Triangle Weight
BLACK OUT OF STOCK

Tungsten Skull

This tungsten skull has a 3/8" stud for mounting to your car. Drill a 1/4" deep 3/8" hole then super glue to a flat surface on your car. Available in three different colors and eye colors.
Gold Tungsten Skull Weight Example
Silver Skull Tungsten Weight Example
Tungsten Skull side view

1 3/8" long X 7/8" wide X 1/2" tall
Requires 3/8" hole

2.9 oz. total weight

Silver Skull weight
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Red Eye Silver Skull
$22.95 Red Eyes
Blue Eye Silver Skull
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Gold Eye Silver Skull
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Aerodynamic Zinc Weight

Great for wedge shaped cars with a flat top. It is sleek and tapered for minimal wind drag.
Aerodynamic Weight
Includes four mounting screws
1 1/2" W X 3 1/4" L
2.2 oz. total weight
Aerodynamic Weight

Tungsten Putty

Can be added to a hole or slot on your car. Use just the amount that you need.
Tungsten Putty
1 oz total weight.


Tungsten Putty

Accessories

Super Glue

Super Glue

Use this Super Glue to
attach weights to your car.

each

Wheel Decals

Your car will stand out from the crowd with these easy to apply wheel decals.
For Pinewood Derby wheels only. Does not fit AWANA wheels
More Information
Only $2.95 for each set of 4

Mag Wheel 1

sets

Mag Wheel 2

sets

Mag Wheel 3

sets

Mag Wheel 4

sets

Army Wheel

sets

Flame Points

sets

Blue Flame

sets

Star Bullseye

sets

Red Metallic

sets

Spokes

sets

Blades

sets

Sunburst

sets

Orange Saw

sets

Kaleidoscope

sets

Red Starburst

sets

Hypnotic

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Stick On Decals

Very Easy to apply. Peel off of the sheet and stick onto your car.
DO NOT USE LAQUER CLEAR PAINTS OVER THESE DECALS.
USE THE GLOSS CLEAR THAT WE OFFER OR A CLEAR ACRYLIC PAINT.
Flames Decal

Yellow Flames





decals
Blue Flames Decal

Blue Flames





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Lightning Decal

Comet





decals
NASCAR Decal

NASCAR





decals
Police / Emergency Decal

Police
Emergency





decals
Military Decal

Military





decals
Creepy Decal

Creepy





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Pirate Decal

Pirate





decals
Magic Decal

For Girls Only





decals
Number Decal

Number Decal

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Car Body Skins

Add the look of a customized paint job to your car
Easy application
Pinewood Derby car body skin

 

Camouflage



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Gator Body Skin

 

Gator



skins
Safari Body Skin

 

Safari



skins
Spider Web Body Skin

 

Spider Web



skins
Lightning Strikes Body Skin

 

Lightning Strikes



skins
Freedom Flag Body Skin

 

Freedom Flag



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Accessories for Wedge Shaped Cars

Wedge Pinewood Derby Car

Turn your wedge shaped car from


this

to

and many other designs with our plastic accessories.
See more design examples

Wedge with accessories
Pinewood Derby Car Accessories

Spoiler

1 1/2" L X 1 3/4" W
.15 oz
Spoilers
Pinewood Car Weights

Cockpit

3" L X 1 3/4" W
.26 oz

Cockpits

Fin

3 1/2" L X 1 1/8" W
.18 oz
Fins

Scoop

1" L X 5/8" W
.03 oz

Scoops

Hood

1 5/8" L X 1" W
.06 oz
Hoods

Headlights

1 1/2" L X 1/4" W
.08 oz

Sets of Headlights

Missiles

2 1/8" L X 1/4" W
.05 oz
Sets of Missiles

Pinewood Derby Car Accessories

Just what your car needs to stand out.
Paint to match your car or polish for a chrome like finish.
Engine, Exhaust Pipes and Spoiler

Accessories #2

Includes:
Engine
Exhaust Pipes
Spoiler



Kits

Accessories #3

Includes:
Engine
Exhaust Pipes
Roll Bar
Driver's Head
Windshield

Kits

Accessories #4

Includes:
Driver
Steering Wheel
Roll Bar
Seat back
Black Vinyl for Windshield



Kits
Light Bar

Police Light Bar

 

Turn just about any car into a police car or emergency vehicle.





Light Bars
Chimp

Chimp

Weight: .9 oz
Height: 2"
Base: 1 1/4" X 2"
Overall Length: 2 1/2"


chimp
Lizard

Lizard

Weight: .2 oz
Height: 1 1/4"
Base: 1 1/2" X 1 1/2"
Overall Length: 2 3/4"

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Triceratops

Triceratops

Weight: 2.2 oz
Height: 2 1/8"
Base: 1 1/2" X 2 1/4"
Overall Length: 4 3/4"

triceratops

Car Lights

Head/Tail Lights Kit

Head/Taillights Kit

This Head/Tail Lights kit features two white headlights and two red tail lights.

This kit requires:

1 1/8" fostner drill bit
3/16" drill bit
1/4" drill bit
Super Glue

Total weight: 0.35oz

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Under Glow Kit

Under Glow Kit

The Under Glow kit is easy to install. It features two light strips of five blue and white lights. It has three display modes: fast blink, slow blink and steady on.

This kit requires a 1 1/8" fostner drill bit


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1 1/8" Fostner bit

1 1/8" Forstner Bit

Recommended for installing either of the light kits

Forstner Bits

Animal Car Block

Lowrider pinewood derby block

This official BSA block is cut with a low wedge profile
Just right for an animal car

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Car Eyes

They Wiggle!


These plastic oval eyes can be rotated to give different expressions.
Pinewood Derby Car Eyes                 

Large Eyes

3/4 inch
sets of two Large Eyes

Small Eyes

1/2 inch
sets of two Small Eyes
Super Glue

Super Glue


Super Glue


Super Glue is recommended for attaching accessories to your car.

Pinewood Derby Car Paint

Specially selected to give the best results
Water based * Non-toxic * High Gloss
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For a Protective
clear final coat

Gloss Clear

$3.95 ea.
 

White

$2.95 ea.
 

Silver

$2.95 ea.
 

Black

$2.95 ea.
 

Brown

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Kandy Scarlet

$2.95 ea.
 

Pink

$2.95 ea.
 

Red

$2.95 ea.
 

Int. Orange

$2.95 ea.
 

Orange

$2.95 ea.
 

Copper

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Yellow

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Purple

$2.95 ea.
 

Green

$2.95 ea.
 

Park Green

$2.95 ea.
 

Light Green

$2.95 ea.
 

Sky Blue

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Blue Angel

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Paint Markers

Great for details such as windows, lights, wheels, bumpers and designs
Easy to use - non-toxic
 

Black

ea.
 

Red

ea.
 

Silver

ea.

Pinewood Derby Car Paint/Display Stand

This stand holds your car for easy painting and can be used as a car stand
Pinewood derby car paint stand

Paint Stand


Paint your car, not your hands!
Can also be used as a display stand after the race.




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Pinewood Derby Car Paint Handle

This stand holds your car for easy painting
Pinewood derby car paint handle

Paint Handle

  • Hold the car in any position, making it easier to apply even coats of paint.
  • Can be used with standard and extended wheel base and with axle slots and axle holes.
  • Keeps paint out of the axle slots or holes.
  • Includes base for holding your car while it dries

Car not included



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Pinewood Derby Car Building Supplies

Everything you need to finish your car

Paint Brush

This 1/2" wide brush is just right for painting your Pinewood Derby car.

ea.
Pinewood Derby Car Accessories

Sandpaper

Three 4" X 5" sheets

Ideal for sanding your
Pinewood Derby car.

ea.
Body Putty for Pinewood Derby Cars

Body Putty

Includes spatula
This product is non-toxic

Ideal for

  • Filling scratches, cuts, gaps and rasp marks.
  • Adding fins, spoilers, bumps and other features to your car.
  • An all-over smooth finish.

ea.
Super Glue

Super Glue

Bonds to almost anything. Sets in seconds.

Ideal for attaching accessories, parts and weights to your car.

ea.
Pinewood Derby Glue

Glue

Dries clear
This product is non-toxic
Ideal for

  • Attaching axles to your car.
  • Repairing chips and cracks on your car.
ea.

Pinewood Derby Tools


Axle Press



Pro-Axle Press II


Axle Press
Pro-Axle Press
Many axles that come with your car kit have a slight curve. An axle that is not straight will put your car out of alignment and it will not roll straight. The Pro-Axle Press can be used to straighten your axles. Insert an axle then strike the press with a hammer to straighten and make the shaft round and square. You can also use the Pro-Axle Press to purposely bend an axle (to raise a front wheel or make an alignment adjustment).
Rail Rider Tool

Pro-Rail Rider

(requires Pro Axle Press)


Rail Rider

Pro-Rail Rider with Axle Press


Rail Rider with Axle Press.

The Pro Rail Rider is used with the Pro Axle Press to align your car to run straight or to tune it to use the new "Rail Riding" technique for even faster speed. Full instructions included.




Axle Bender

Pro-Axle Bender


Axle Bender



The Pro Axle Bender is a fully adjustable precision tool designed to bend all Pinewood Derby, Awana, Pine Car and similar axles.   Its unique bending cup design prevents distortion in grooved axles and eliminates any additional grooving at the bend point. Bend angles can be adjusted from 0.5° to 10°.
Body Tool



Pro-Body Tool

For BSA, PineCar, and other kits
with nail axles

#44 drill bit included

Body Tool





Body Tool
The Pro-Body tool is a precision-machined device that will improve the speed of your Pinewood Derby cars through accurate axle hole drilling. The Pro-Body Tool:
  • Ensures accurate axle positioning by allowing you to drill accurate axle guide holes into the existing axle slots with a hand drill! The guide holes ensure that the axles are mounted square and true on the car. Improved axle mounting accuracy equals greater speed!
  • For races which allow axle holes, the Pro-Body tool serves as a guide for drilling accurate holes with a hand drill. Again, improved axle mounting accuracy equals greater speed!
Body Jig


Pro-Body Jig


For accurate wheel spacing every time.
(#44 drill bit included)

Body Jig
Body Jig
The Pro Body Jig is an adjustable tool designed to create new axle holes in a Pinewood Derby car block.
  • Adjustable for standard, extended or custom axle spacing.
  • Accurate axle holes every time.
  • Can also be used to drill a raised wheel.
  • #44 drill bit included

A hand drill is needed to use this tool.

Pro Body Slotter

Pro-Body Slotter

Cut perfect axle slots every time.


Pinewood Derby Block Slotter


Body Slotter


The Pro Body Slotter and a hack saw is all you need to cut new axle slots in your pinewood derby block.  New axle slots can be cut to replace improperly cut factory slots or extend the wheel base.




Wheel Hub Tool



Pro-Hub Tool

Sandpaper included






Hub Tools
The Pro-Hub tool performs two important wheel improvements:
  1. Hub Squaring - Ensures accurate rotation by squaring the wheel hub to the wheel bore.
  2. Bore Reaming - Some wheels are manufactured with a wheel bore that is too small to fit a wheel mandrel. This tool ensures proper axle fit by reaming undersized wheel bores.

Wheel Shaver

Wheels Shaver Replacement Blade

Pro-Wheel Shaver XT
and Pro-Hub Tool

Wheel Shaver
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Pro-Wheel Shaver XT

(Pro-Hub Tool Required)
Wheel Shaver
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Replacement Shaver Blade



Replacement Blades
Shave Time Off Of Your
Pinewood Derby Runs

Now with with Screw-adjustable Blade Depth!

Use the Pro Wheel Shaver to remove high spots and other imperfections from your wheel and make the wheel rounder .

(The Pro-Hub tool is required to use the Pro-Wheel Shaver).

These blades can be sharpened with a silica honing stone or equivalent. The tip of the blade should be sharpened to a 5 to 7 deg. angle. Pull the blade towards you on the stone applying slight pressure. Use WD 40 as a lube for the stone. 



Hub Shaver



Pro-Hub Shaver
and Pro-Hub Tool


Hub Shaver

Hub Shaver/Hub tool



Pro-Hub Shaver

(Pro-Hub Tool Required)

Hub Shaver
The Pro-Hub shaver reduces friction between the axle head and wheel by:
  1. Removes excess plastic remaining around the wheel's outer hub after the molding process.
  2. Squares the outer hub with the wheel bore creating a smooth surface.
  3. Removes the hub step on the new style wheels.

(The Pro-Hub tool is required to use the Pro-Hub Shaver).

Weight Guide

Weight Guide

3/8" drill bit not included



Drill evenly spaced weight holes every time.

Drill holes in the back, side and bottom of the block

For use with any 3/8" sized weight including our Tungsten Cylinders, Steel Cylinders, Adjustable Tungsten Weights and EZ Cut Tungsten Cylinders.


Wheel Mandrel

Pro-Wheel Mandrel



Wheel Mandrel
The easiest way to make your Pinewood Derby car wheels perfectly round and smooth is to mount each wheel on our mandrel then use a drill to spin the wheel while holding it lightly against a sandpaper block. Benefits include:
  1. Easy grip screw does not require tools to mount the wheels.
  2. Step cut allows for reverse mounting of the wheel (for polishing the inner edge.
  3. Centering cone provides perfect wheel centering on the mandrel.
Wheel Bore Polisher


Pro-Bore Polisher



Bore Polisher Instructions





Bore Polisher

The Pro-Bore Polisher will improve the speed of your car by reducing friction inside the wheel bore.
  1. Eliminates plastic debris and minimizes flaws inside the wheel bore
  2. Polishes the wheel bore to a high shine

Pro-Bore Polish


Pro-Bore Wax



Bore Wax Instructions





Bore Wax

Wheel Bore waxing can give your pinewood derby car a significant speed increase. It leaves a very slick finish inside the wheel bore that reduces friction.  The bore should be polished using our Pro-Bore Polisher before applying the Bore Wax.

Works well with graphite and liquid lubricants.

Wheel Edge Poilisher

Wheel Edge Polisher



Wheel Edge Polisher Instructions





Smooth and polish the often overlooked wheel edge for extra speed. Works for BSA, Pinecar, and Awana Wheels.

Includes 4 sandpaper discs



Sandpaper Discs

Edge Polisher Refill




4 extra sandpaper discs for your Wheel Edge Polisher


Axle Installer






Axle Installers
If your Pinewood car uses slots for the axles, our Axle Installer is for you!  It makes it very easy to insert the axles into the slot at the right depth and height and makes sure that the axle is horizontal.

For use on cars that use 4 axles mounted in slots.
Axle Guide


Axle Guide





Axle Guides
The Axle Guide has the same purpose as the Axle Installer but it is better suited for applications where many wheels need to be installed. It uses a built-in feeler gauge for setting the gap between the wheel and car body.

Axle Puller

Axle Puller






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Our axle puller is the easy way to remove axles from your car without damaging the axle or the wheel.



Not for Awana wheels and axles

Axle Pliers



Axle Pliers






Custom pliers designed to safely handle pinewood derby and Awana axles. Can be used to remove the axle from the block or twist the axle to adjust wheel alignment


Feeler Gauge



Feeler Gauge




Feeler Gauge


This stainless steel feeler gauge is ideal for setting correct distance between the wheel hub and car.


Wheel Roundness Gauge

 

Wheel Roundness Gauge

 

 

 

 



Pinewood Derby cars run slower if the wheels are not round. This gauge checks wheel roundness to within .001". Works on BSA, PineCar and Awana wheels.

The Wide Tip option replaces the standard ball contact and measures the full width of the wheel simulating the track surface.

Wheel Alignment Tool

Wheel Alignment Tool



Pinewood Derby Wheel Alignment Tool








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Get your car up to spec. Use this tool to:
  • Check Axle Alignment
  • Check Clearance Between Wheel and Body
  • Prevent Wheel Camber
  • Check Toe-in and Toe-out
  • Check Car Length and Width
  • Check Track Clearance

Easy to follow instructions included.


Coping Saw

Coping Saw


This saw is just the right size to shape your car
Includes one blade




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Coping Saw Replacement Blades


$1.95
for a kit of 4 blades
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Wood Rasps
This rasp is used to shape the block after it has been cut with a saw. Rasps are also great for rounding sharp corners and cutting groves into the wood. Rasps have rough teeth that can quickly remove a lot of wood. After you use a rasp, a file or sandpaper can be used to smooth the block.

Wood Rasp

Sold as a set of two rasps, one is flat and the other is half round.
Sets of Rasps

Practice Track

Test your car or hold your own races
Pinewood Derby Practice Track
Car not included

Practice Track

Sold in 2 ft.  one lane sections - High grade plastic.
Order more than one section to make the length that you want.  Place sections side by side to make additional lanes.


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Extra Track Connectors

Each section of track includes two connectors. You can make the track stiffer by using more connectors.
Extra track connectors (4 per set)
Practice Track Break

Practice Track Brake

Slides in the practice track center guide rail to safely stop your car. One brake needed for each lane
Breaks

Track Clips

Holds two or more lanes together
Hold track lanes together with Track Clips

Track Clips securly hold two or more track lanes together to create multiple lanes.  Each set includes four Track Clips - enough to connect two lanes together for four feet of track length.

Sets of 4 Track Clips

Practice Track Stands

Sturdy, durable and assembles in a few minutes
More Details



Track stand for short pinewood derby tracks

Practice Track Stand for 10 to 14 foot tracks

For one lane
Track not included




for 10 to 14 foot tracks - 15" car starting height
Track Stand for pinewood derby cars

Practice Track Stand for up to 40 foot tracks

For up to two lanes
Track not included
for 16 to 26 foot tracks - 34" car starting height
Track Stand for 28 to 40 foot tracks is OUT OF STOCK

Car Display

Show off your car

Car not included

Display/Paint Stand

Can be used as a display stand
and a paint stand

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Derby Dome

Car not included

Derby Dome Display Case

Keeps car clean and dust free




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Other Items

Digital Scale

Digital Scale

Accurate to .01 oz
Ideal size for Pinewood Derby Cars
Back lit display

Digital Scale
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Calibration Weight

Calibration Weight for Digital Scale




300 gram weight used to re-calibrate the digital scale sold on this page.



Calibration Weight
5 oz reference weight

5 oz Reference Weight

This 5 oz. weight is accurate to .0002 oz.
It can be used to check the accuracy of your scale or to weigh your car if you are using a balance scale.
This product contains lead. Please Wash your hands after using.

5 oz Weights

Mobile Garage Kit

Now you can safely transport and
display your Pinewood Derby Car


Garage Kit

Pinewood Racer Board Game

Pinewood Derby Board Game

Pinewood Derby Excitement in a Board Game

This game of skill mimics the thrill of a real Pinewood Derby race.
Includes board, cards and player pieces.

2 to 4 players
Age 6 to adult


Board Games
To place your order:
1. Enter the quantity you would like to order next to each of the above items.
2. Click the "Add to Cart" button below.

 

Awana is a Registered Trademark of Awana Clubs International

Add weight close to the back of your car for extra speed.

Before inserting the axles into your car, put a small drop of wood/paper glue in the slot about 1/4 inch from each side. This will help to prevent the axles from falling out during the race. Do not use super glue. You might not be able to remove the axles if you need to.

Our graphite coated wheels and axles should be broken in before the race. After the wheels and axles are on your car, push the car forward on a flat surface about 30ft. Do not spin the wheels excessively in the air.

If you are installing the weights the same day as the race, use melted candle wax or hot glue gun instead of wood putty to seal the weight hole. Candle wax will dry in a few minutes, wood putty takes several hours.

Apply a coat of clear paint on the car after adding the racing stripes. The clear paint will protect the stripes and give the car an extra gloss finish.

It is easier to glue accessories to your pinewood derby car if you sand the car smooth before painting it.

Our paint does not need a primer. Sand your car then give it one coat of paint. After the paint has dried, give it a light sanding until the car feels smooth. Then give it two more coats without sanding.