Which wood goes fastest when made into a car?

1. What makes a wooden car faster?
2. What pinewood derby car design is fastest?
3. What is the fastest wooden car?
4. Is a heavier Pinewood Derby car faster?
5. How fast do pinewood derby cars go?
6. Are Bent axles legal in Pinewood Derby?
7. How do you make a gravity car go faster?
8. Can a Pinewood Derby car be shorter than 7 inches?
9. What makes a fast car fast?
10. What is the best shape for a Pinewood Derby car?
11. What is the best weight for a Pinewood Derby car?

What makes a wooden car faster?

Sand and polish your wheels and axles. You can use a mini file to remove any major ridges on the axles, because we all know that the less friction, the faster the car! ... You can also grab this sanding kit, which includes three types of sandpaper designed for use on your Pinewood Derby wheels and axles.

What pinewood derby car design is fastest?

The Black PRO Car is our fastest pinewood derby car. It pushes the Speed Limit! It is track-tested car ready to race featuring our race winning PRO friction-free BSA Ultra-Lite graphite-coated wheels and PRO BSA graphite-coated grooved axles.

What is the fastest wooden car?

In 2016, the "Pioneer Cedar Rocket" set a Guinness World Record for being the fastest motorized log car, reaching a top speed of 47.64 mph on the set of HGTV's Timber Kings at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona.

Is a heavier Pinewood Derby car faster?

Much has been written about the physics of pinewood derby cars, and this is one rare case in racing where heavy = fast. Aerodynamics have little effect in such a short race, but weight does and putting the weight at the back of the car will make your car faster on the flat of the track.

How fast do pinewood derby cars go?

The Speed of Pinewood Derby Cars

The distribution plot below shows a range of speeds from 177 mph to 229 mph, with most cars exceeding 200 mph.

Are Bent axles legal in Pinewood Derby?

Wheels and Axles Rules

Official BSA wheels must be used. The wheels may not be cut, drilled, beveled or rounded. You may remove the seams and imperfections from the wheels.

How do you make a gravity car go faster?

If you want to go fast, the car needs minimal air resistance. As crazy as it sounds, a simple wedge shape car solves this problem. Don't forget to slant the back of the car so it doesn't drag when the car hits the bottom of the hill. Wheels - The wheels provided in the standard kit are excellent.

Can a Pinewood Derby car be shorter than 7 inches?

Can a pinewood derby car be shorter than 7 inches? Yes, you can make your car shorter but it is not recommended. A shorter car will have a lower center of mass at the start so it will have less energy to convert into speed when going down the track.

What makes a fast car fast?

The motive force for a car is the engine. Every engine produces an amount of work-energy measured in mechanical horsepower. One horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second. More power in generation from the engine means more power available to turn the wheels faster on the car.

What is the best shape for a Pinewood Derby car?

But aerodynamics rule the day, and the best shape is a simple wedge. Just like a spoiler on the rear of a sports car, the wedge shape allows as much air to flow over the top of the car without hinderance while keeping the car pinned to the track.

What is the best weight for a Pinewood Derby car?

First, the basics: Your car should weigh as much as it's allowed. In most races, a Pinewood Derby car's weight is limited to 5 ounces. If your car weighs less than that, add coins or other weights.