3 Wheel Rider Pinwood Derby Car Kit “Physics Lecture”

High-Performance 3-Wheel Rail-Riding Pinewood Derby Car Body

Ready to dominate your next pinewood derby? Meet the Derby Dust Special Setup: a high-performance, expertly engineered 3-wheel rail-riding car body designed to optimize speed, stability, and performance. Say goodbye to the limitations of traditional 4-wheel riders and unleash the physics-backed advantages of rail riding. This is more than a car—it’s a game-changer.

Why Choose a 3-Wheel Rail Rider?
Unlike standard 4-wheel designs, this innovative 3-wheel setup minimizes friction, reduces wheel drag, and channels energy into forward motion. Built with precision, each car body is pre-weighted with a center of gravity strategically positioned 1/2″–1″ in front of the rear axles. This creates optimal balance and stability during high-speed runs.

Expert-Level Performance Made Simple
We’ve taken the guesswork out of building a winning car. From pre-slotted or drilled BSA wheelbases to extended wheelbase options, every detail is tailored for maximum performance. Each kit includes:

• Lightly Machined Derby Dust BSA Wheels for smooth, consistent spins.
• Cotton Buff Pipe Cleaners for polishing axles to perfection.
• Tungsten Putty to achieve perfect race-day weight.
• Perfect Gap Gauge to maintain precise spacing.

Optional upgrades, like negative camber tuning, provide an expert-level edge. This advanced feature minimizes tread friction and prevents lateral wheel movement—but requires careful tuning. Without proper setup, these advanced features may hinder performance, so only opt for them if you’re ready to fine-tune your car to perfection.

Proven Physics for Unmatched Results
This isn’t just a car—it’s a scientifically crafted machine. Rail-riding physics ensures the front dominant wheel aligns with the track rail, significantly reducing wobble and friction. This proven method, used by derby champions, delivers faster, straighter runs every time.

Highly Suggested Tools for Easy Tuning
To unlock the full potential of your car, we recommend pairing it with tools like the Pinewood Derby Pro Axle Guide Install Tool or the Axle Tuning Pliers. These ensure precision and ease throughout your build and tuning process.

Important Note
Not following the included break-in and tuning instructions may lead to underwhelming results. If you’re not prepared to follow these steps, we recommend sticking with simpler builds. But if you’re ready to commit, the 3-Wheel Rail Rider is your ticket to the winner’s circle.

Ready to race smarter? Choose the 3-Wheel Rail-Riding Pinewood Derby Car Body today!

This car is NOT pre-turned.  You will need to tune it yourself.   If you have no intentions of following are break-in / tuning instructions, please do not purchase a 3 wheel rider, It will do more harm than good.

Highly suggested tools:

Pinewood Derby Car Axle Tuning / Extraction Pliers

Pinewood Derby Pro Axle Guide Install tool

Pinewood Derby Car Wheel Axle Install Tool