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3 mar 2019 · Awana Grand Prix tips and tricks from Jimmy. Just a quick (not so quick) run through of the basics tricks I go thru to make a fast pinewood derby car. This is for the 2019 Crosspointe...
18 lut 2020 · Whether this is your first or 25th year, we’ve compiled a few tips from seasoned leaders to help you prepare for your upcoming Grand Prix event. Tips for Success from Racing Experts. 1. “Sell the cars at least a month ahead. More time is better!
11 sie 2024 · We helped him design his car, which actually ended up winning every single round with an average speed of 182.69 mph and time of 2.7058 seconds. This blog post is a low budget way of making the fastest Awana Grand Prix / Pinewood Derby car.
8 gru 2023 · Ultimate Free Pinewood Derby Speed Tips by Pinewood Pro. Discover top-speed secrets for your Pinewood Derby car! Expert tips from Pinewood Pro inside.
Optimize weight distribution. Car’s center of mass as far back as car stability allows, and car’s center of mass as low as possible. As the center of gravity moves farther back in the car, there is more energy available to be converted into speed.
Put car on scale, don’t let it roll, add lead to about 4.95 oz. Drill 1” diameter hole, 1 or more, just before rear axle (1⁄4”) no more than 1/3 of the slugs behind rear axle. The car will go fastest if the weight is in the back of car close to the bottom (highest Potential Energy).
MANDATORY RACING SPECIFICATIONS. Cars must use the axles and wheels supplied in the Awana kit. The addition of decals, driver, steering wheel, car trim, accessories, and painting are permitted as long as they do not cause the car to exceed the maximum dimensions or weight.
