Pinewood Derby Race Timer

The race timer is an Arduino based timer with a robust and flexible design which allows it to be easily constructed and modified to meet your specific needs. Features of the race timer include:

Easily expandable from 1 to 6 lanes

Supports (optional) solenoid start gate circuit

Supports (optional) lane place/time digital displays

Works standalone or can be interfaced to software running on a PC

Supports lane masking, start gate status check, force end of race

Interfacing the race timer to software running on a computer (Windows, Mac or Linux) allows races to be managed and allows you to record and archive car run times as you test and tune your Pinewood Derby car(s). See the Software page for details. The race timer is currently compatible with the following software:

Free PD Test/Tune/Track (PDT3) software utility (Windows only)

The popular Grand Prix Race Manager software (Windows, Mac)

Pinewood Master software (Mac only)

DerbyNet software (Windows, Mac or Linux)

Build Instructions

Visit the following pages to see more information on building and using the race timer: