Build the Pinewood Derby Legend: The Flying Wedge

In the drag racing world, there is a car known as a “sleeper” -- a car that looks ordinary on the outside, but is tricked-out under the hood. Tangle with a sleeper, and you’ll just get shut down. The Flying Wedge may not look like much more than a doorstop. There are no wings, no driver, no fancy fenders or chrome. But inside it is a precisely engineered masterpiece. For years the details of the flying wedge were secret, but now that my four sons have completed their Cub Scout career, we thought it was time to share them with the world. The Flying Wedge is not for everyone. It takes precision and skill to make a top-performer. If you have the patience, the motivation, and a few power tools, the Flying Wedge’s engineered design can take you to the front of the pack.