• Adventure
  • Auto
  • Culture
  • Entertainment
  • Home & Garden
  • Money
  • Science
  • Tech
  • Video
  • Shows
  • Blogs
  • Quizzes
  • Games
  • Random Article
  • HSW Shows
  • Arts
  • Leisure
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Toys
  • Home > 
  • Entertainment > 
  • Toys

Print
Cite This!
Close 
Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article:

"How can I make a pinewood derby car go faster?"  01 April 2000.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/question169.htm>  10 February 2012.
Cite
Feedback

Travel the World

Coolest Stuff on the Planet Videos »
Coolest Stuff on the Planet Videos »
Inside this Article
  1. How can I make a pinewood derby car go faster?
  2. Lots More Information
  1. See all Toys articles

Lots More Information

Related HowStuffWorks Articles

  • How Force, Power, Torque and Energy Work
  • How Airplanes Work
  • How Tires Work
  • How Crash Testing Works
  • How Horsepower Works
  • How Champ Cars Work
  • How Car Engines Work

More Great Links

  • Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby Page
  • Pinewood Derby Accessories
Previous Page

Top Entertainment Articles

Which athletes live the longest?
Which athletes live the longest?
Top 10 Most Valuable Records
Top 10 Most Valuable Records
Gridiron Games
Gridiron Games
Top 10 Movies About Time Travel
Top 10 Movies About Time Travel
Are you wise about wands and wizards?
Are you wise about wands and wizards?
Watch martial arts videos »

You Might Also Like

How Magna Doodle Works

The Magna Doodle... For kids it's a cool toy. For parents it's art without the mess. For the rest of us, it's a tribute to the beauty of physics. Watch videos of how the Magna Doodle works and discover the science behind the Doodle.

How Boomerangs Work

It's pretty amazing: When you throw a boomerang, it actually does come back to you -- if you throw it properly. Find out why the boomerang returns and how to throw it like a pro.

Popular Articles

  • Advanced Yo-Yo Tricks for Kids
  • How do mood rings work?
  • July 12: Etch-A-Sketch is Introduced
  • How Singing Fish Work
  • How can I make a pinewood derby car go faster?
  • How Water Blasters Work
Inside this Article
  1. How can I make a pinewood derby car go faster?
  2. Lots More Information
  1. See all Toys articles
Previous Page

Video Favorites

FPO
  • How It's Made: Sports Gear Videos
  • How It's Made: Music Videos
  • Popular Films Videos
  • Toy Manufacturing Videos

New HSW Games

FPO
  • Color Match
  • Storm Tracker
  • Memory Matrix
  • Crab Fishing Game
  • Raindrops
  • Bike Build Game
  • Cannon Challenge

Related Content

Prices: Pinewood Derby Speed Products

  • Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets Illustrated Guide
    Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets Illustrated Guide

    Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets Illustrated Guide *NEW* DKP27331 This is a DK Publishing DKP27331Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets Illustrated Guide. Experience the thrill of winning the Pinewood Derby! Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned competitor, Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets has all the advice and tips you and your child need to build a car that brings home the trophy. Featuring fully illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions covering every step of the process, author David Meade, a research

    $10.82

  • 2-1/2oz Tungsten Perfect 5.0 E-z System Pinewood Derby Weight Speed Car
    2-1/2oz Tungsten Perfect 5.0 E-z System Pinewood Derby Weight Speed Car

    2-1/2oz. E-Z insert Tungsten Weights This Listing is for Five 1/2 ounce weights and you can buy as many sets as you need. Buy for the whole family or pack. Lead Free Tungsten Hybrid Weights These are so easy to add to the cars. Simply drill the number of holes you need with a 10mm drill bit. Then press the weight into place. No glue needed to hold these in the car. To get the perfect 5oz car, just wait until weigh-in and add the last 1/2 ounce or less after you get a read on the scales. Set the

    $11.00

  • Pinewood Derby Graphite Powder Rmxy9614
    Pinewood Derby Graphite Powder Rmxy9614

    Increase your racing speed and decrease friction just use odor free Graphite Powder. Applying a puff of powder is all it takes to keep wheels and axles lubed to perfection. Use only on washable surfaces.0.25 oz. tube of Graphite Powder CHECK WITH YOUR GROUP LEADER(s) FOR LOCAL RACE RULES.THIS PACKAGE WILL BE SHIPPED WITH TRACKING NO EXCEPTIONS Check out my other items - opens in a new window or tab ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list - opens in a new window or tab ! Sign up for my email

    $7.49

HOWSTUFFWORKS
  • Adventure
  • Auto
  • Culture
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Home & Garden
  • Lifestyle
  • Money
  • Science
  • Tech
MORE STUFF
  • Blogs
  • Games
  • HSW Tools
  • RSS
  • Maps
  • Podcasts
  • Quizzes
  • Newsletters
  • Video
OUR WEBSITES
  • Animal Planet
  • Consumer Guide Auto
  • Consumer Guide Products
  • Discovery Channel
  • Discovery Fit & Health
  • HSW Brazil
  • HSW China HowStuffWorks China
  • Investigation Discovery
  • Oprah Winfrey Network
  • Planet Green
  • Science Channel
  • TLC
  • Discovery Education
  • Store
CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Advertising
  • Contact Us
  • Help
CORPORATE
  • About Us
  • Careers @ Discovery
  • Privacy Policy
  • Visitor Agreement
TAKE US WITH YOU
FOLLOW US
© 1998-2012 HowStuffWorks, Inc