Provides a brief history of the Boy Scouts' Pinewood Derby as well as diagrams, templates, and tips to help parents and children gain a competitive edge in a Pinewood Derby race.
An introduction to radio controlled model car racing, including discussions on how radio control works, the various sizes and kinds of cars, how to drive the cars, how a race is conducted, and how to form a club.
A step-by-step guide to building a Pinewood Derby car, featuring eight car patterns, speed secrets, priming and painting instructions, and techniques for weighting and alignment.
Designed to help parents and children enjoy building a simple Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby car together, especially if they have no woodworking skills. Photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and patterns make the process easy to understand.
Presents an introduction to slot car racing, covering both 1/32 and HO scale racers, offering advice on how to select and assemble tracks and scenery, and providing instructions on how to buy, build, customize, and drive model race cars.