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Links to Grand Prix / Pinewood Derby Resources

As you have probably found, there are a myriad of good-quality resources for Pinewood Derby / Grand Prix. Here are some to consider:

Awards
  • Patches
  • Pins
  • Trophies

Race area decor / atmosphere

 

  • Flags
  • Fencing & stanchions
  • Posters
  • Banners
  • Chair coverings

Software
  • All you need to organize your Grand Prix / 
    Pinewood Derby
  • Calculate costs - cars, awards, snacks
  • Snack tickets, leader's badges, racer driver's licenses
  • Design awards, race awards

 

 

  • Race heat configuration
  • Race charts
  • Interface with timers
  • Sound effects

Race heat configuration

Race Organization and discussions
The Grand Prix Organizer provides high value for Awana clubs, Cub Scout Packs, Royal Rangers, Royal Ambassadors, Indian Guides, YMCA, church groups and others organizing races. Using the Grand Prix Organizer, the Race Master can keep track of the myriad of details necessary for pulling it all together - everything from getting the race track to driver's licenses (with photo) for the racers. Keep track of expenses, logistics, generate race charts, leader's jobs and badges, signage and tons more.
 
A discussion of how to organize a Grand Prix Pinewood Derby along with rules and specifications.
Great resource discussing all aspects of Pinewood Derby racing for Scouts: build your own track, racing rules and lots more.
Hugh Hodges has written books describing how to make fast racers and how to put on a Grand Prix / Pinewood Derby.

Race tracks
A discussion of tracks and how to build them.

Race timers
A discussion of timers and electronic finish judging and schematics to build your own.

Build it yourself:

  • Fast cars

Maximum Velocity an excellent resource aimed at building great race cars. Buy a large variety of beautiful car kits, get tips on building them and making them go fast.
Pinewood Pro lots of great tips about making fast cars. Car blocks, wheels and axels available.
AgentZ Pinewood Site Great resource discussing all aspects of Pinewood Derby racing for Scouts: build your own track, racing rules and lots more.
Hodges Hobby House provides tips and products for pinewood derby cars and rockets. Hugh Hodges gets into technical evaluation of various elements of the race cars and provides tips for speed.

  • Race Tracks

 

  • Racing Timers

Pinewood Derby Supersite 

 

Miscellaneous Equipment