Troy Thorne 
Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns 
The Ultimate Guide to Creating the Coolest Car

Build the coolest car in the pinewood derby! In this ultimate design guide, Troy Thorne shares his expert tips, techniques and amazing patterns so parents and scouts of any skill can build a jaw-dropping, prize-winning car that’s quick out of the gate.

Table of Content

Introduction Chapter 1: Getting Started Safety Be Truthworthy Wood-Cutting Tools Wood-Chaping Tools Supplies Paint Supplies Weights Adding Weight Chapter 2: Building the Cars High-Wing Racer Stock Car Vintage Racecar Chapter 3: Painting Your Car Painting the Vintage Racecar Creating custom Decals Using an Airbrush Chapter 4: getting Ready for the Race Ploshing the Axles Polishing the Wheels Attaching the Wheels The Final Weigh-In Pattern Portfolio Resources

About the author

Pinewood Derby-winning dad Troy Thorne is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, and spent over 10 years in the advertising field. He is an active scouting volunteer, builds furniture and canoes, and works with his son who was a national finalist in the All-Star Derby Design Contest.