Precision Drilled Pinewood Car Derby Blocks

Many race rules require that the standard axle slots be used. Our blocks with axle slots are legal in all races and they offer significant advantages over the block that came in your kit:

• Precision cut slots - your car will run straighter, greatly reducing the need to make adjustments to the axles.
• Available as an extended wheelbase (when rules permit).

It is a lot easier to insert the axle properly in a hole than in a groove. If the axle is inserted at an angle then the car won't run straight down the track causing your car to slow down. Our block with axle holes offer the following benefits:

• Precision drilled holes so your car will run straight and fast every time.
• No need to spend hours aligning your wheels. Just insert the axles in our block and you are ready to go.
• Level axles allow the wheel to "float" between the block and the axle head for the fastest possible speed.
• Block is easy to cut and shape. Our blocks are made from a soft pine. It is very easy to work with compared to other pines.
• Axles won't drift out of alignment like they can in grooved blocks.
• No shims or other adjustments needed.
• Raised wheel (optional) for a 25% friction reduction.

*** NEW ***

Our Wedge and Racer pinewood car derby blocks are now available with the weights pre-installed. The cars will weigh between 4.7 and 5 oz when finished depending on the paint and accessories added. We recommend that you use our Stick-On Weights or Tungsten Weights to fine tune your car's weight to 5 oz.

This could be you!

Jonah used our Extended Wheelbase Block with raised wheel, our lathed and matched wheels and Pro-axle press tool to make a winning car.

Here is what his dad said:
" It was a great day at the derby. Jonah's car won 1 st place in his Den, first place in the Pack and I couldn't believe it but he also won for  Best looking car! It sure beats finishing 7 th like we did last year. "