Pinewood Derby Wing Dovetail Car Body

Pinewood Derby Wing Dovetail Car Body is great choice outside of the simple wedge designs.  The design is based on the principle of low drag with respect to an aerodynamic design. Comes in around at 30 grams of wood weight which is a little lighter than our Big Wedge Designs.  Usual COG with lead 3/4 to 1 inch in front of rear axles.  Pinewood Derby Wing Dovetail Car Body paired with the Rail Riding technique should be a good racer.

How to tune a Pinewood Derby Car Animation

We have done the major steps for you!  You will still need  around 95 grams of  weight to bring the Pinewood Derby Wing Dovetail Car Body to racing limits, a little more if you use weight reduced wheels.  Utilizing 2 pockets underneath the both, various types of weights can be used such as tungsten or lead.  This body does not come with wheels or axles.

We use simple, proven designs that will get you in the winner’s circle.  We do hope that your build is fun and easy.  Furthermore,  handle these bodies with care.  NO HAMMERING ever.  Because of this a #44 drill bit provided with each body to ensure easy proper axle install.  Please use it.

Pinewood Derby Car – Proper and BEST way to install wheels and Axles

Before you make a purchase, check your local pack rules to understand what you need to be compliant. If you are unsure about who a rule reads,  just email us or better text us! We will get you what you need.

All derby cars are made from official BSA blocks.  Know this Pinewood Derby Wing Dovetail Car Body is always compliant with national rules when slot wheelbase is chosen.  The rules of local events sometimes differ from those of BSA box rules. Due to this,  it is necessary to know your rules before choosing our unique modifications for your PWD car.

Options for this Car include:

• Wheelbase: BSA Slots, Drilled BSA Distance
• 3 or 4 wheel riding car
• Unweighted or weighted body
• Finishing Kit available (Foil Tape, #44 Drill bit, 7 grams of Tungsten Putty)
• No wheels or axles come with this body
• Available in Kit Form

Pinewood Derby Wing Dovetail Car Body Specifications:

• 7″ in length
• 1.75″ in width
• 3/8″ minimum ground clearance
• 2x weight pockets .260″ in depth