Tips for Building a Fast Pinewood Derby Car Pinewood Derby cars are an expression of a child’s creativity and blend science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a fun, hands on activity.

Experience the thrill of a rocket-powered Pinewood Derby car as it is propelled through a 60,000 PSI waterjet. This video showcases the unique engineering behind the car's design and the exhilarating ...

How the Pinewood Derby Works The Pinewood Derby is a gravity race held on a straight, multi-lane track. Each car’s wheels straddle a wide rail that keeps it from coming into contact with other cars.

On Saturday (Feb. 17), nearly 40 racers rolled 57 handmade pinewood derby cars down a 48-foot aluminum track. Racing participants included siblings, friends, parents or guardians of Scouts.

Children raced hand-built Pinewood Derby cars at Alton's River Church, enjoying creativity, speed, and fun.

Cars about to cross the finish line at the Cub Scout Pack 18 Pinewood Derby on Jan. 31, 2024 in Winnetka at Winnetka Presbyterian Church (1255 Willow Road).

Scouts watch as pinewood derby cars race to the finish line Saturday at the Kootaga District Pinewood Derby held in the College Activities Center at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.

Experience the thrill of the Pinewood Derby race at the Indiana State Museum. Compete with your own car or use one from the museum's collection.

Get ready for the 17th Annual Pinewood Derby at the Indiana State Museum! Families can participate in a hands-on, science-based racing event.

What to do to make your pinewood derby car go fast in anticipation of adults racing homemade cars on March 11 at noon at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich.

The cars are powered only by gravity. With an adult’s help, each Pinewood Derby car is built by a Cub Scout using a kit that includes a wooden block, plastic wheels and metal axles.

Cub Scouts from Schererville Pack 512 raise their Pinewood Derby Race cars in triumph after competing in the annual event that teaches wood crafting, creativity and sportsmanship.