Fenders for Pinewood Derby Cars
When it comes to building a competitive Pinewood Derby car, speed isn’t only determined by your wheels, axles, and weight distribution. Aerodynamics plays a significant role. Fortunately, fenders help smooth the airflow around your wheels, reducing turbulence and drag that can slow you down. The result? A car that cuts through the air more efficiently, maintains momentum, and puts forth every bit of potential speed.
High-Quality Fenders for Pinewood Derby Cars
The wheels are a significant source of air resistance on a Pinewood Derby car, which can noticeably affect your finish time. Fenders act as aerodynamic shields, guiding airflow smoothly around your wheel.
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Our fenders are designed with racers in mind, offering sizes and shapes that fit a variety of Pinewood Derby car bodies. Whether you want to add them during an initial build or you’re retrofitting them to an existing car, we engineer our fenders for Pinewood Derby cars to provide maximum performance. We offer a range of fenders to provide you with options that match your preferred design.
Why Buy Your Parts from Turbo Derby?
Turbo Derby is run by those who are truly passionate about all things related to Pinewood Derby. That’s why every product Turbo Derby sells, including our fenders for Pinewood Derby cars, is tested in real racing conditions. Because of that, you know you’re getting parts that are proven to perform.
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Affordable Prices: High-quality parts that won’t break your budget
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FAQ
Are fenders worth the additional weight they add to the car?
Yes. While the addition of fenders makes the weight distribution in the car slightly less optimal, when properly made and attached to the car, the increase in speed due to the decrease in drag more than offsets the speed loss to weight distribution. Plus, they look really cool!
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Are fenders legal on Pinewood Derby cars?
Most races allow fenders. Rules typically include language allowing accessories or add-ons, provided the car still meets the length, width, height, and weight requirements after the addition of the fenders. However, it's always a good idea to review your event rules or speak with your race organizer before building your car.
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How do I add fenders to a Pinewood Derby car?
First, placing fenders on your car requires deciding where to position them. You may need to sand your car’s surface lightly, particularly where the fender will attach, to ensure optimal adhesion. We recommend using a small amount of glue. Then, hold your fender in place until it stays attached on its own.
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