The start of your own winning, one-of-a-kind design.

Here's the "blank canvas" you need to create a race-legal pinewood car that has a look and an edge that are all your own. Officially licensed by Boy Scouts of A...

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The start of your own winning, one-of-a-kind design.

Here's the "blank canvas" you need to create a race-legal pinewood car that has a look and an edge that are all your own. Officially licensed by Boy Scouts of America, the Revell Basic Racer simplifies initial stages of custom pine car derby racer design by providing a basic wooden block, sized to meet Boy Scouts of America race-legal regulations, with axle slots already pre-cut to Pinewood Derby official specs.

Use the Basic Racer as your starting point, draw your custom design onto the block - then cut, shape and smooth. Add approved Pinewood Derby wheels, axles, weights, paint and decals (all sold separately) to your design for a customized winning look.

Revell offers a complete line of officially licensed Pinewood Derby products to help you create your exciting, one-of-a-kind winner.  You'll find unique vehicle designs and kits that include pre-shaped blocks, as well as official wheels and axles, weights, paints, decals and finishing tools - all at great value and quality.

Always check your local event for specific racing rules.

Includes:

  • One Basic Wood Block with pre-cut axle slots
  • Instruction Guide

Suggested Accessories (sold separately):

  • Coping Saw or Carving Set
  • Rasp or File
  • Sandpaper (Coarse, Medium and Fine)
  • Official Wheels and Axles
  • Weights
  • Paints and Brush
  • Decals
  • Graphite Powder

Specifications:

  • Length: 7 inches (177.8 millimeters)
  • Width: 1.75 inches (44.45 millimeters)
  • Height: 1.31 inches (33.27 millimeters)

*Boy Scouts of America, the Universal Emblem, Pinewood Derby are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Boy Scouts of America. Manufactured under license. All rights reserved.



  • Provides the blank canvas you need to create a race-legal pinewood car.
  • Basic block is shaped to meet boy scouts of America regulations.
  • Gives you flexibility to customize your car exactly how you choose.
  • Two pre-cut axle slots make accurate axle and wheel assembly easy.
  • Expert instructions guide you toward completing a unique champion pinewood car.
  • Provides the blank canvas you need to create a race-legal pinewood car.
  • Basic block is shaped to meet boy scouts of America regulations.
  • Gives you flexibility to customize your car exactly how you choose.
  • Two pre-cut axle slots make accurate axle and wheel assembly easy.
  • Expert instructions guide you toward completing a unique champion pinewood car.

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