Pinewood Derby Weights for Pennies an Ounce

Pinewood Derby Weights for Pennies an Ounce

Finding the right weights for your pinewood derby car can be a pain. While lead is cheap and accessible, it is also poisonous. Tungsten is a dense option promising maximum control of weight placement on the car. But it is expensive, retailing from $5.50 to $7.50 per ounce in most hobby shops. United States pennies … Read more

Pinewood Derby Weight Placement

Pinewood Derby Weight Placement

When preparing for the Pinewood Derby one of the most critical factors in car performance is how to best weight the car. The two critical factors here are how much weight to add and where to place it. For optimal Pinewood Derby car performance, most of the weight should be placed one inch in front … Read more

Weights for Pinewood Derby Cars

Weights for Pinewood Derby Cars

Most people preparing their car know that the pinewood derby max weight of 5 ounces (141.7 grams). Fewer understand that controlling the weight distribution of the car can make it go much faster. But what most derby enthusiasts do NOT know, however, is that the type of weight actually makes a difference. What to Use … Read more