Brian Stanley

Brian's Pinewood Derby journey began in 1981 when, at just nine years old, he placed second in the Royal Ambassadors State Championship. That early spark lay dormant for decades — until 2019, when his son brought home a Pinewood Derby kit from his Cub Scout troop. What began as "we'll just spend a few hours on it" became an all-out obsession as several hobbies — RC aircraft modeling, 3D printing, machining, CAD, and CNC routing — collided, and the need for speed was reborn. That obsession didn't just make faster cars. It built a company, a product line, and ultimately a definitive educational resource for the sport. He is also the author of the definitive free eBook on competitive Pinewood Derby car construction, published by Turbo Derby LLC in 2022. Far from a beginner's pamphlet, thi...