Knowing the difference makes all the difference

As a Cubmaster I’ve been involved in quite a number of official check-in’s of Pinewood Derby^® cars.  Occasionally someone will check in a car that is a mixture of parts from Pinewood Derby^® and PineCar^® Racers.  Since we, like most groups, follow a set of agreed upon rules, these cars are often non-compliant and need last minute modifications to qualify for the race.  Knowing a bit about the two leading brands of pinewood racers may help you avoid this potentially troublesome episode. Continue reading »