A former NASA engineer explains 7 steps that are scientifically proven to help you build a fast Pinewood Derby car for your next race.

Mark Rober, who kindly agreed to let us modify and share his Youtube video on our channel, wrote an excellent article for Boys' Life magazine with his list of the 7 things that make a Pinewood Derby go faster. You can find the article in the January 2015 issue of Boys' Life magazine or click on this link:

https://boyslife.org/hobbies-projects...

Some of his tips are not allowed in some races, so make sure to check your race's rules before you start to build your car.

For more Pinewood Derby tips and ideas, visit
https://scoutlife.org/pinewood-derby/