{"product_id":"pinewood-derby-benchmark-companion-cars","title":"Pinewood Derby Benchmark Companion Cars","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Build.  Primer Grey Body.  Wheel weight will vary upon selected benchmark times.  Exposed weights, no color added.  Built so that you can test against your cubber's build.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Benchmark Companion Cars share the following specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-Wheel Rider:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Configured with one raised front wheel to reduce rolling contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRail-Riding Alignment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuned to maintain controlled contact with the center guide rail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3° Rear Wheel Camber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both rear axles configured with 3 degrees of negative camber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable Front Steering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bent front-right axle permits fine steering adjustments and alignment tuning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraphite Lubrication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wheel and axle contact surfaces prepared using graphite lubricant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimer Gray Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uniform appearance across all performance categories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually Track-Tested:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Every car must achieve its designated minimum performance standard before shipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlled Track Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Benchmark Companion Car is tested on Derby Dust's dedicated performance testing system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack: 35-foot aluminum BestTrack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting Ramp: 26-degree incline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting Gate: Jukes Engineering ESS (The Edge Super Starter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiming System: Custom TimeStopper single-lane timer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLubrication: Graphite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting is performed using a consistent track configuration and starting system to establish repeatable performance measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour car's performance classification is determined by actual track results, not simply its components or assembly specifications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding Benchmark Results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenchmark Companion Cars are intended to establish a reference for evaluating racing performance, not to guarantee identical times on every track.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack length, slope, surface condition, starting mechanisms, timing equipment, and environmental factors can affect recorded race times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe published benchmark represents the minimum performance level achieved under Derby Dust's specified testing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for comparison. 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