About Rush Valley Racing
Since 2006, Rush Valley Racing has provided both kids and adults the opportunity to show off their skills on this 6 lane Pinewood Derby track! Whether using the standard pine blocks, Legos, or a “No Rules” platform, this friendly competitive activity is great for Corporate Events, Family Reunions, Youth or Church groups, and of course Cub Scouts.
A new high tech twist on an old school race.
Setup includes LED placement and times to 1/1000th of a second projected on a big screen. See the track in action below.
--Track now includes instant replay after every heat--
A little history...
My good friend Preston Socha was asked to build a Pinewood Derby track for his local Cub Scout group in Rush Valley (a neighborhood of “the Ranches”), part of Eagle Mountain Utah. With red and black colors, and a checkered finish line, the track came alive. After the big day, Preston was informed that the Cub Scout group would no longer need the track, so Preston bought a trailer, built a cart, and created Rush Valley Racing!
When I met Preston, he had been doing Pinewood Derby races for a few years already and I was even lucky enough to race a couple of my own cars on his track at some church events that we did. I was sad in 2012 when I found out that the track was being sold as I had so enjoyed the races that Preston put on for our groups.
Then in 2018 after the track had passed through a few more owners, I learned that the track was once again for sale. Somehow I knew this was for me and after putting together a plan, I was able to purchase the track in the fall of that same year.
This new hobby has been so much fun for me as I continually look for ways to improve it and make it even more fun for those looking to do a Pinewood Derby Race (cordless mics, instant replay and others). While I have to confess I have not been able to make a car that goes over 230 MPH, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching others attempt this feat over the past few years.
Making sure you have a great time is my number one priority! I can provide you with ideas and suggestions as to what will work best for you based on what has worked for others given the number of participants and any other specific details you have for your race. Please let me know how I can make your race special for you and your Pinewood Derby group.
Current Track Records
(in adjusted miles per hour)
Some Pinewood Derby Cars that I've made
Laid back Kuzco
Refreshing Sprite
Little Yellow Vette
Harry Potter Knight Bus
