This is a basswood CO2 dragster prototype and build kit for students in grades 6–12 to design, build and race a model carbon-dioxide dragster. Along with a 12-inch basswood body blank pre-drilled for the CO2 cartridge, it includes an expanded polystyrene foam blank for testing a body shape before cutting the wood. The project demonstrates aerodynamics, motion, drag and friction and reinforces engineering, technology and math concepts.
Key Features
- Foam (expanded polystyrene) blank for prototyping the body shape first
- 12" basswood body blank, pre-drilled for the CO2 cartridge
- Includes CO2 cartridge, spoke wheels, steel axles and hardware
- Shape with basic cutting, shaving or sanding tools
- Step-by-step instructions for building a metric CO2 dragster
- Teaches automotive design process, engineering and physics
Specifications
| Body blank | 12 in basswood, pre-drilled for CO2 cartridge |
|---|---|
| Prototype blank | Expanded polystyrene foam |
| Grade level | 6–12 |
| Instructions | Metric CO2 dragster |
| SKU | 32811005 |
What's Included
- 1 basswood blank, 12" (pre-drilled for CO2 cartridge)
- 1 CO2 cartridge
- 1 Styrofoam (EPS foam) prototyping blank
- 2 front spoke wheels
- 2 rear spoke wheels
- 4 axle washers
- 2 steel axles
- 2 screw eyes
- 1 sandpaper sheet
- 1 piece of graph paper
- Step-by-step instructions
What You'll Need (Sold Separately)
- Drill
- Coping saw
- Wood file or rasp
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Finish or paint
- Race system (all sold separately)
Ideal For
Technology and engineering classes that want students to prototype a design before committing to wood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the foam blank for?
It lets students test and refine a body shape quickly before cutting the basswood blank.
What tools are needed?
The listing suggests a drill, coping saw, wood file or rasp, ruler, scissors, and finish or paint, plus a race system for racing; all sold separately.