Winning the "Pinewood Derby": Ultimate Speed Secrets for Building the Fastest Car - Softcover

Meade, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565232917 ISBN 13: 9781565232914

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

First timers and seasoned competitors alike can separate themselves from the rest of the pack with these speed secrets from an undefeated pinewood derby champ. Includes hundreds of photos and diagrams for making the fastest Pinewood Derby car in the race.

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About the Authors

By profession, David Meade is a research scientist, holding a master's degree in statistics, his background in research and experimental design has enabled him to develop a unique and powerful approach to Pinewood Derby racing. He also enjoys model rocketry and astronomy.

David Meade is an acknowledged leader in building pinewood derby cars that win. He is the owner of a web-site, Pinewoodderbychamp.com. Responding to the desire of parents and their children to win, David created and sold a manual, Ultimate Derby Speed Secrets - selling more than 4,000 copies last year. Quoted in an article, "Driving Under the Influence --of Dad" in the Wall Street Journal (March 4, 2005), David said, "My sons have an entire wall full of First Place Trophies!" David is part of a pinewood car building tradition that goes back generations. Now he's willing to help others build winning cars as well, and have a fun time doing it. David says that even though he spends a lot of time talking about principles that will help you win the Pinewood Derby, the derby experience is only a success if you enjoy the ride. David lives in Appleton, WI.

From the Back Cover

Experience the Thrill of Winning the Pinewood Derby Whether you are a first-timer or seasoned competitor, Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets has all the advice and tips you and your child need to build the car that brings home the trophy.Featuring fully-illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions covering every step of the process, author David Meade , a research scientist and the father of two undefeated Derby champs, reveals his ultimate speed secrets for crossing the finish line first. You'll discover: * How to Build three levels of Pinewood Derby car: The Winning Car, The Championship Car, and The Ultimate Car* The fun of building cars side-by-side with your child* The secrets to preparing the wheels and axles, distributing weight, and shaving seconds off yor race time* 7 ready-to-cut patternsBy using the tips and techniques in Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets, you, too, will be sure to build a winning car while building memories that will last a lifetime."I've seen a lot of first-time participants since founding the Pinewood Derby in 1953. If you want to compete successfully your first time out, or improve on last year's finish, this book is for you." --Don Murphy, founder of the Pinewood Derby and author of Pinewood, The Story of the Pinewood Derby

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565232917
• ISBN 13: 9781565232914
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128