In Reply to: Off topic. Cub Scout Pinewood Derby engineering posted by Al Nico on February 24, 2007 at 16:19:00:
I remember doing that waaaaay back when and being greatly dismayed when my super-aero design was absolutely dusted by big sleds with a lot of weight in them...I don't think aero should be ignored but make sure (as it sounds you are) to focus on maximum permitted mass and minimizing rolling resistance.
Check the tracking of your car to minimize hunting left and right as it rolls down the track - as it bumps the sides (or center guide) it scrubs off speed.
Good luck and enjoy!
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