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PLEASE NOTE - The PINEWOOD DERBY is a registered trademark of the Boy Scouts of America in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. This website is not authorized by or affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America.  Although I wish it was!  

  

 Pinnacle Car Racing began as a father-son effort to build the fastest Pinewood Derby racer.  Over the course of 4 years, we searched out the "secrets" and gleaned "fact from fiction."  The result; We built racers that won 3 district championships, with each car getting subsequently faster!

 
Although "they beat us to the term,"  We became Pinewood Derby "Mythbusters" and learned that most of the "secrets" made little or no difference to the real speed of the racer!  Using statistically grounded testing, hundreds of cars and thousands of races, we refined the list of "facts" to a "vital few."  We also were able to build racers that "could do it" without cheating!  That list of discoveries and our passion for "fair play' culminated in the book "Winning by the Rules."  A how to guide to building faster Pinewood Derby racers.
 
"The Derby" experience can be a fond memory for fathers and sons.  It was for us and now it is for you!   
 
We no longer compete, but wish to see others join us in dreaming, designing, creating and racing!
 
Purchasing the book "Winning by the Rules"


Our book is available on the "Store" tab, in the upper left-hand corner of this page or just clicking on Purchase.
 

 

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It pays to visit us often


We would like to believe that we have found everything there is to know about...we are realistic and know that many of you will find things that really help.  When derby time nears, check us out for the latest discoveries and hints.   
 
 
Do you have a "secret" that you would like to share with other racers? 
 
Go to the "Contact us" tab in the upper left-hand corner of this site to share it with us.  We'll test it out and if it works, we'll share it on the "New Discoveries" page, along with your name.
 
 Do you need a Speaker at a Pack Meeting?
 
If your Pack is located in South and Central Florida, I would be honored to present "Winning by the Rules" at your Derby Kick-off meeting.  Use the "Contact Us" page and let us know where you are and when you need the speaker.