Lubrication is very important when it comes to creating a competitive car. Graphite is often used as lubrication and comes in very small flakes. Cheap brands have a lower carbon con… See more

All frictional buildup in a pinewood derby car comes from the wheels and axles. When preparing your axles, make sure they are straight, polished and flawless. Polishing b… See more

In order to increase the speed of your car, it needs to travel in a straight line down the track. Zigzagging causes the car the travel a longer distance, continually losing speed as it bump… See more

The fastest pinewood derby car designs feature proper weighting and distribution. Momentum helps a derby car continue to roll as fast as possible on the flat section of the track. T… See more