Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car
Speed Secrets for Crossing the Finish Line First!
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
1 October 2012
Summary
Cross the finish line in the fastest car with the techniques revealed in this book by established Pinewood Derby® authority, artist, and Scoutmaster Troy Thorne. There’s no secret to creating a winning entry: all you need is a great design and these tips for tricking your car out for maximum speed. Discover the “ultimate car” championship techniques that will allow you to shave those last tenths of a second off your time and go home with the trophy.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781565237629 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1565237625 |
| Author: | Troy Thorne |
| Publisher: | Fox Chapel Publishing |
| Imprint: | Fox Chapel Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2012 |
| Weight: | 417g |
| Dimensions: | 8mm x 9mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
Author Troy Thorne has followed up his Getting Started in Pinewood Derby publication with a new book, Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car. Starting with basic design, including cutting, attachment, lubrication and balance, the new book also includes a section offering championship secrets, offering options on how to shave seconds off a race time Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car (Fox Chapel Publishing, ISBN 978-1-56523-764.99.2-9) is priced at \(14.99.<br />Good Read Fast Track to Success Get the authoritative lowdown for Pinewood Derby success from Troy Thorne's Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car (Fox Chapel Publishing). Filled with helpful graphics and super photos, the book transports you from beginning car construction to prize-winning modiciations, including infor on shaping, weighting, and axle prep. \)14.95 at national bookstores.
Troy Thorne
Creative Director for Fox Chapel Publishing, and a Pinewood Derby-winning dad, Troy Thorne is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, and spent over 10 years in the advertising field. He is an active scouting volunteer, builds furniture and canoes, and works with his son who was a national finalist in the All-Star Derby Design Contest.
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