When building your Pinewood Derby car, never wait to add weights! However, the process is more complex than it might seem at first. Failing to take the right steps could mean the difference between winning the race, and crossing the finish line a split second after the fastest car. Here are some helpful tips for [...]

Tungsten is no doubt the best material for Pinewood Derby weight for several reasons.   Advantages: 1.7 times heavier than lead 3.2 times heavier than zinc Extremely dense allowing you to place a lot of weight in smaller areas Allows for more flexibility with center of gravity (COG) placement Available in a variety of shapes and [...]

I am now very happy to announce the availability of 1/8″ tungsten cubes (0.125″ x 0.125″ x 0.125″) The small cubes will come in very handy when looking for smaller weigh increments and squeezing weight into extremely tight spots.

Where should you place the weight in your Pinewood Derby car? Good question.  The pinewood weight placement will have a huge effect on your car’s center of gravity (COG).  The center of gravity of your pinewood derby car is the distance that the balance point of the car is in front of the rear axles.  [...]