- Software for Analyzing Pinewood Derby Racing Charts
Developed by Cory Young of Pack 146. Cory says: Some folks are very passionate when it comes to the racing charts they use to conduct their Pinewood Derbies. In fact, they occasionally exhibit behavior which borders on the obsessive or compulsive! In the interest of promoting this sort of behavior, we offer two Windows-based racing chart analysis tools..."
- Perfect-N Chart Generator
Try this JavaScript-driven tool from Cory Young and Stan Pope to generate "Perfect-N" racing charts. But before you do, you had better visit his "Conducting Pinewood Derby Races" page to learn more about the theory behind it!
- RaceVIEW Pinewood Derby Manager Software
RaceVIEW utilizes the "Point Elimination Derby Format." It is easy to install on a PC or Mac, and is the fairest and easiest Derby method. It manages all aspects of derby - from registration entry to "Champion" display. Includes a built-in simulator for training, and vivid large text displays
- "Computer Pinewood Derby" Software
COMPUTER PINEWOOD DERBY utilizes computer speed, precision, and accuracy to manage and track the results of PINEWOOD DERBY, SPACE DERBY, and RAIN GUTTER REGATTA races. This software runs on any IBM compatible computer in both Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 environment. Optional equipment includes an IBM compatible dot matrix or ink jet printer, a hard disk drive, a game port, and the electronic package offered below. They also manufacture electronic starting and ending gates, and Pinewood Derby tracks. Contact: Computer Pinewood Derby at 5438 Lapwai Pl., Boise, ID 83709 (PINEWOOD-RACER@juno.com) or phone them at (208) 362-0728
- Software from AGENTZ - SCOUTING RESOURCES site
They've gotten an awful lot of requests for the Pinewood Derby program they use. It's not a commercially available software package. Written by one of their previous leaders this is a DOS program to handle the races. If you'd like to check it out, please fill out the form on their page to download it and they'll keep you informed of changes and updates.
- Applied Machine Control, Inc.
AMC's "Pinewood Derby Race Manager" Is Now Shareware! Download from their website. It includes: Computerized Electronic Race Timing. Millisecond Accuracy. Display Heat Results In Real Time. Instantly Display Final Results By Pack, Rank, and Den. Photoelectric Lane Sensors Tie Directly To Computer Using Simple Parallel Cable Interface. Software Screens Designed To Display On Large TV. Provides For "Dads" (Unlimited Division) Race. Provides For Late Entries. Register And Race Entire Pack Of 75 Scouts With No Arguments In Under Two Hours. On Screen Sensor Diagnostics. Each Scout Runs One Heat On Each Track Lane, So Everyone Races On All Lanes. Lowest Cumulative Time Wins. Software Tracks Who Races Where And When
- Pinewood Derby Spreadsheet
From Pack 18, Everett, Washington, this free spreadsheet is a great tool for keeping score at a Pinewood Derby. It's designed for running groups of 6 to 11 cars on a 3 lane track.
- Sterns Elimination Method Software
This page contains a downloable ZIP file containing several text files, plus a compiled basic program that can be used to create heats for a round-robin type of race using Stearns Method. It attempts to let each scout race against either other on alternating tracks. It is an
alternative to double elimination, that many packs prefer. Thanks to: Neil Gould (neilgould@why.net), for this information.
- Smooth Sailing, Inc.
Professionals dedicated to meet the growing software needs of small to large businesses or groups, introduces Smooth Sailing's version of the Pinewood Derby. This unique software package was developed to provide a quick and easy method to run the Pinewood Derby. This application allows the user to run races at a lightening fast pace,and to even create seamless linkages to a variety of reports while running your races. This product utilizes double-elimation ladders. It requires Microsoft Access97 or Version 2.0. Free demo copies can be downloaded from the site.
