Pinewood Pro Ferrari-Style Derby Car Kit - Complete 22 Piece Set

In this review the Pinewood Pro Ferrari-Style Derby Car Kit is evaluated for Scouts, hobbyists, and parents who want a race-ready car without sourcing parts separately. The bottom line: this kit delivers a highly finished, aerodynamic body with upgraded hardware that removes much of the guesswork from building a fast pinewood derby racer. The included polished axles, lightly lathed speed wheels, PRO Graphite, flex weights, and a wheel spacing tool make it a practical, time-saving choice for builders who care about performance and presentation.

Key Features

• Ferrari-style body: A sculpted pine block with slick curves and angles provides an aerodynamic silhouette and a professional look right out of the box.
• Polished axles: Official BSA axles are deburred and polished to reduce friction and improve consistent, low-resistance wheel spin.
• Speed wheels: Official BSA wheels are lightly lathed and precision-tuned to help the car accelerate quickly and sustain top speed on the track.
• Bonus tools and lubricant: The kit includes a 1.5 degree steering axle option, PRO Graphite lubricant, and a PRO wheel spacer to simplify tuning and setup.
• Customizable weights: Round and flat flex weights are provided and can be cut to tune the car's balance and reach legal weight limits without drilling or gluing additional parts.
• Accessories and decals: Life-like silver racing accessories and decals make finishing easy and give the finished car a polished, race-ready appearance.

Who It's For

The kit is best for Cub Scouts and family builders who want a fast, good-looking derby car without sourcing separate upgrades: everything needed for tuning and decoration is included. Builders who appreciate a pre-shaped, aerodynamic block will save time and get consistent results at the track.

This is less suited to purists who prefer to carve their own body shapes from a raw blank or to competitors who insist on custom-machined axles or non-BSA parts. If you need rule-specific, extreme modifications beyond polishing and light lathing, a specialized parts-only approach may be better.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Comprehensive kit with body, upgraded axles and wheels, lubricant, weights, and a wheel spacer included for immediate assembly.
• Polished and deburred axles plus lathed wheels reduce friction and improve race performance without additional tuning tools.
• Pre-shaped Ferrari-style silhouette provides professional aerodynamics and a strong visual appeal for display and racing.
• Decals and silver accessories make decorating quick and give the car a finished look.

Cons

• Advanced racers seeking fully custom machining or non-BSA components may find the kit limiting for extreme tuning.
• Some builders may prefer a raw block to fully control shaping and weight placement from scratch.

Specifications

Brand	Pinewood Pro
Set size	22 piece set
Body style	Ferrari-style sculpted pine block
Axles	Official BSA axles, deburred and polished
Wheels	Official BSA speed wheels, lightly lathed
Included accessories	PRO Graphite, flex weights, PRO wheel spacer, decals, silver accessories

Our Verdict

The Pinewood Pro Ferrari-Style kit is a strong all-in-one choice for Scouts and family builders who want race-ready performance and a high-end look without shopping for upgrades. With polished axles, lathed wheels, and practical tuning tools included, it offers excellent value for most club-level derbies and makes a smart, time-saving purchase for first-time competitors and repeat builders alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the kit include lubricant?
The kit includes PRO Graphite lubricant for axle and wheel tuning.

Are the axles and wheels upgraded?
Yes, the official BSA axles are deburred and polished and the wheels are lightly lathed and precision tuned.

Can weights be adjusted?
Round and flat flex weights are provided and can be cut to customize balance and reach desired race weight.