Built for a Pinewood Derby Extended Wheelbase
CNC cut from Official BSA blocks!
Each extended wheelbase is cut from actual BSA blocks, making them legal in practically every Pinewood Derby race. Coming in at approximately .320" thick, these Pinewood Derby car bodies slice through the air, maximizing speed with a low aerodynamic profile, also known as "thin to win"!
Additionally, with over 87% of the wood weight removed from the block, the racer can optimize their weight placement, increasing speed.
With large weight pockets, the racer can maximize the car's potential energy and fine-tune the balance using tungsten weights (available here on Turbo Derby).
Choose Your Pinewood Derby Wheelbase
These bodies come in two options:
1. 4.75-inch Wheelbase
2. 5.0-inch Wheelbase
That gives builders some flexibility when choosing a Pinewood Derby extended wheelbase for their setup.
Both options give builders room to choose a setup that fits their preferred approach to balance and weight placement. The right Pinewood Derby wheelbase can depend on the design you have in mind, so having two lengths available makes it easier to start with a body that matches your plan.
Designed for Easy Weight Placement
PLEASE NOTE: The weight pockets are approximately .26" deep and designed for weights on a Pinewood Derby car of that thickness or less. Additionally, the bodies come flat with the same thickness across their length.
To maximize the car's speed, racers should shape/sand the nose to a point. If desired, Turbo Derby can do this for you as an option (see below).
Optional Finishing Services
Turbo Derby offers two add-ons to make final assembly of a Pinewood Derby extended wheelbase a little easier.
Nose Shaping
Turbo Derby can help shape the nose of the body to a point for you. This saves you from having to sand and shape the front profile yourself before moving on to the rest of the build.
Weight Installation Prep
You can also choose to have two-sided, heavy-duty adhesive applied inside the weight pockets. Simply remove the protective backing and install your weights.
A strip of thick foil tape is also supplied, giving you an easy way to cover and secure the weights once they’re installed in the car.
These optional services help take a couple of extra prep steps off your plate while leaving the final weight placement and setup of the Pinewood Derby extended wheelbase in your hands.
