Pinewood Derby Car Designs - Templates (2024)

Pinewood Derby Cars

The Flash pinewood derby design

The Flash car is one of our most popular car designs. The paint job pattern is included so you can make that cool paint job that tears from the hood to the back of the car.
Nothing is faster than...THE FLASH!

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Batmobile pinewood derby car

The Batmobile rocks with its tapered front, raised wheel fenders and finishing with aerodynamic fins in the rear. Full step by step instructions with template patterns help anyone to make a pinewood derby bat car.
Nobody beats the Batmobile...nobody.

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the Army Humvee Hummer pinewood derby car.

The Humvee car is designed to throw fear into the competition with it's sturdy look and camouflage paint job, but don't be afraid, this is an easy car to build!

Add Camouflage Body skin and Military Stickers for an authentic Military look.

Crush the competition with your Humvee

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Shark pinewood derby car design plan

Be the most feared hunter in the ocean when you build the shark car. This plan shows you how to cut fins from the block that comes in your kit. Six paint schemes includes this red hot flames shark, traditional blue, grey, and3 other shark colors...take your pick.

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The Tiger Claw derby car

The Tiger car is perfect for Tiger Cubs...easy to build and lots of space for painting on designs. This is the fist car I built with my son and it is actually the Pinewood Pro logo car! Add Tiger Cub Stickers for a cool finishing touch.
The Tiger Claw...competition doesn't stand a chance.

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The Inferno Pinewood Derby

Too Hot, Too Fast!
If you like hot flames and the Indy style race car with open wheel struts, this car is for you. See 3D sample images of The Inferno design plan.
Burn the competition with your INFERNO

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The Spider derby car design

Weave a web to snare the trophy...we've had many district champions win with this car design!
Add Spider Stickers with webs, eyes and stylized Black Widow Spider wordsfor the sides of your car.

Zip past all others with the Spider

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Pinewood Derby Police Car Design

Sound the Siren and move aside as the Police Car races
past the heat. Build an authentic looking Police Car to Run down the competition!

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NASCAR pinewood derby design

Rip up the track with your NASCAR...full car details with cut out templates and 3D images for each step in the build process.
Use our NASCAR dry-transfer decals to give you the complete NASCAR look and feel.

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Army Tank pinewood derby car

The Army Tank is an awesome looking car design with its gun turrent on the top. Cover your tank with Military stickers and a camouflage Body Skin for the perfect military look.

Crush the competition with your Army Tank...nothing stands in the way of the tank!

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Arrow pinewood derby car design plan

Shoot straight for the finish line with this cool car...Get the Arrow derby car design plan to build this awesome car.

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The Wolf derby car design

Add Wolf Decals for the finishing touch on your car.

The WOLF...Leader of the Pack

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Skateboard pinewood derby car

This plan shows you how to make a miniature skateboard car from a block of pine wood. Build the coolest looking, fastest car on the track.

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Spitfire pinewood derby

Lose your competitors in your smoke trail with theSpitfire!

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Lightning McQueen pinewood derby plan

Modeled after Pixar's Lightning McQueen car...comes with complete cut-out templates including the 95 numbers emblem. Full car design details with all the patterns you need to make this car.
Lightning McQueen car needs car fenders sold seperatetly.

Lightning is always the fastest!

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Sally pinewood derby car

Modeled after Pixar's Sally Car (Lightning's girlfriend car!)

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Guitar Car pinewood derby design plan

The guitar car rocks the derby to the finish

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Spiderman pinewood derby car design plan

Weave a web to the finish line with the spiderman pinewood derby car with 3D design plan

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Pinewood Derby plan Green hornet

Fly down the track and sting any car that gets close!

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Firebird pinewood derby car design plan

Watch the Firebird Fly down the track! Full pinewood derby design plan with six different painting schemes, cut out template patterns, finishing tips and speed tips.

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Spongebob pinewood derby car design plan

You'll be smiling all the way to the finish line when you build a car using our Spongebob car design plan

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Army Truck derby design

The Army Truck delivers...first time, every time.
Get a set of Military Firepower Stickers to go with your Army Truck.

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Nike Shoe pinewood derby car design plan

Let your car run fast with Nike Shoes!
Full pinewood derby design plan with six different painting schemes, cut out template, painting and finishing tips, etc.

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Blue Lightning pinewood derby design plan

Strike your competition with Blue Lightning!

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Pencil pinewood derby car design plan

Write your own victory certificate with the tip of your Pencil car, while erasing the competition with the rear end as you wiz by.

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PT Cruizer pinewood derby car design plan

Cruise to the finish line! with your Cruizer pinewood derby car

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Swiss Cheese pinewood derby design plan

Swiss Cheese car, faster than a speeding mouse! Full pinewood derby design plan with six different painting schemes (including the smelly cheese look), cut out template blueprint patterns, finishing tips, weight plancement andspeed tips.

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Fire Engine Truck pinewood derby

Hose the competition with your fire truck derby car! The Fire Truck design is big, bad and, well, fire engine red for a hot look.

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Grand Prix pinewood derby car design

Want a speedy race car look? The Grand Prix is for you. You can even add an optional race car driver complete with a racing helmet, racer's seat and steering wheel.

Takea peek inside to see sample pages of the Grand Prix car design plan.Speed to the finish line with the Grand Prix

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Star Wars X-Wing Fighter pinewood derby

Blast away the competition with your X-Wing Fighter, modeled after the StarWars XWing Fighter that takes on Star Destroyers!

Full pinewood derby car design plan that you can download instantly

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Pinewood Derby Car Designs - Templates (2024)

FAQs

What is the best design for a Pinewood Derby? ›

The wedge is a classic and probably the easiest shape (besides keeping a block) to build your Pinewood Derby car. The Wedge is the foundation of many cool car designs, and it is designed to be aerodynamic and is a one-cut wonder.

What is the best way to shape a Pinewood Derby car? ›

To go fast, it's all about aerodynamics, and the best shape is a simple wedge. Just like a spoiler on the rear of a sports car, the wedge shape allows as much air to flow over the top of the car without hinderance while keeping the car pinned to the track.

What are the best dimensions for a Pinewood Derby car? ›

Length: Car cannot be more than 7 1/8 inches long. Width: Car cannot be more than 2 3/4 inches wide. Height: Car cannot be more than 3 1/8 inches tall.

How do you plan a Pinewood Derby race? ›

Set up the track a day or two before the race so that the kids can make a few practice runs. Bring the scale too so that they can weigh their cars. Consider holding an unlimited race (with its own set of rules) after the official race where the adults (and kids) can race their "other" cars.

What is the fastest shape for a Pinewood Derby car? ›

Create a Pinewood Derby car that is reasonably aerodynamic

No need to get crazy here, but simply having a wedge-shaped Pinewood Derby car instead of the standard block out of the box will equal a 1.4-car advantage at the finish line.

Should I bake my Pinewood Derby block? ›

You'll want to help your Scout by baking the block in an oven at 250 degrees for one hour. Let the block cool overnight. Then, weigh the block quickly and accurately with a Pinewood Derby scale. Evaporating the water inside the wood allows you to distribute the weight differently, ideally toward the car's rear.

Should I glue Pinewood Derby axles? ›

Slide the axles and wheels onto the car and glue into place. Use an epoxy or nonresin glue, and make sure you don't get any on the surface of the axle where the wheel rides.

Can you put too much graphite on a Pinewood Derby car? ›

Applying too much lubricant will slow your car down. How to use: Put one drop of lubricant on an axle. Tip the axle so down and let the lube flow to the end of the axle.

Should I sand the wheels on a Pinewood Derby car? ›

Sand and Polish Your Wheels and Axles

Pinewood Derby High-Speed Polishing Kit - This high-speed polishing kit helps minimize friction between the wheels and your Pinewood Derby car body. Design the fastest car at the Pinewood Derby and prepare for a fun race against other Scouts!

Where is the best place to put weights on a Pinewood Derby car? ›

PUT MOST OF THE WEIGHT IN THE BACK

Science says the heaviest part of your car should be about 1 inch in front of the rear axle. The idea is that the farther back the weight is, the more potential energy you have because your center of mass is higher up on the track.

Is it better to have a heavy or light Pinewood Derby car? ›

In most races, the maximum allowable weight of a pinewood derby car is five ounces. By meeting this maximum limit – while also strategically placing your weights at the rear of your vehicle – you will improve your momentum and increase the distance your car travels towards the finish line.

Should weight be in front or back of Pinewood Derby car? ›

The Pinewood Derby rules limit the weight of each car to 5 ounces. So where should you place weights to make the car heavier (faster)? Most PWD experts believe a car is faster when the weight is predominately placed towards the rear of the car.

How do you space wheels on a Pinewood Derby car? ›

Setting the Wheel Gaps

Too much gap and the wheels will move back and forth on the axles, causing the car to wiggle and lose speed. Too little space and the wheel will bind against the body. Set your gap so there is enough room for the wheel to move back and forth slightly on the axle.

What is a good time for a Pinewood Derby car? ›

Pinewood Derby Results. The average times with just weight added was 3.288 seconds. There was 0.188 seconds between the fastest and slowest car, about 23 inches. The average time was 2.994 seconds, about 44 inches faster than without graphite (0.353 seconds).

What is the best placement of Pinewood Derby wheels? ›

The rear wheels must be parallel to each other and the car body. Additionally, the wheels must be located directly across from one another. Finally, if rules do not prohibit, the rear axle holes should be placed 5/8ths (0.625) of an inch from the car's rear.

What are characteristics of successful Pinewood Derby car designs? ›

To build the fastest pinewood derby car at competition, you need to maximize your momentum while also minimizing friction.
  • Quality Lubrication. A major way to decrease friction is by properly lubricating your wheels and axles. ...
  • Properly Prepared Wheels and Axles. ...
  • Perfect Alignment. ...
  • Maximized Momentum. ...
  • Aerodynamic.

What is the fastest shape for a car? ›

The most aerodynamic shape in nature is a teardrop, it has a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.04. This is the reason why so many aerodynamically efficient cars often look like a well-used bar of soap.

What is the best wheel angle for a Pinewood Derby car? ›

The rear wheels should be set at a 3-degree angle (camber). This angle reduces friction as only a tiny portion of the wheel makes contact with the track.

What is the best wheelbase for a Pinewood Derby car? ›

For example, on a smooth aluminum track, a wheelbase of 4.75” offers a good balance between speed and stability. For a rougher track where instability could be a concern, the Race Team might consider going with a 5.0” to 5.25” wheelbase. New axle holes must be made to move or extend the car's wheelbase.

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