Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets Book

Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets

This book helps you build a stronger relationship with your child as you work side-by-side to build the ultimate winning car! From author David Meade, who got his start as a boy in the PWD, the book is filled with extremely useful information as well as tried and true techniques, to take you step-by-step with instructions, photos, and diagrams.

Paperback, 128 pages.
Over 200 Full Color Photos and Illustrations
7 Winning Car Design Templates

Author's Notes

“My new book, "Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets," is the only BSA® approved speed secrets book on the market. This is the most complete, most visually detailed Pinewood Derby book that has ever been written.

I give you step by step instructions, color photos, and high quality construction diagrams to help you complete every step in building a winning car.

My family has over 20 years of pinewood derby racing experience! We are never beaten! My sons have an entire wall full of First Place Trophies! And now the time has come to spill the beans! Let us teach you how to build the Ultimate Car.”

-- David Meads

Back Cover Endorsement

“I’ve seen a lot of first-time participants since founding the Pinewood Derby in 1953. If you want to compete successfully your first time out, or improve on last year’s finish, this book is for you.″

-- Don Murphy
Founder of the Pinewood Derby and author of Pinewood, The Story of the Pinewood Derby

About the Author

David Meade has been actively involved in scouting most of his life. He began his pinewood racing career over 20 years ago. At that time, his family was well known as the family who built unbeatable Pinewood Car Derby cars! As pack and district championships began to accumulate a tradition was born. Dave now has several sons of his own who have carried on the winning tradition for the past six years, having never lost a single race.

By profession Dave is a research scientist, holding a Masters Degree in Statistics. His background in research and experimental design have enabled him to develop a unique and powerful approach to Pinewood Car Derby racing. He also enjoys model rocketry and astronomy.


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