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 TechEd  Co2 Competition

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 Trophies will be awarded

Classes

Design
Speed
Instructor

Families are welcome to come watch the excitement.

see photos of the 2003 Co2 car race here
see photos of the 2002 Co2 car race here

Questions... call or e-mail
Mr. McQuay (763) 506-5268 or Mr. Gable (763-315-7642)
 

 

 

 

 

 

Co2 Cars Rules

  1. The completed dragster must have a maximum length of 310 mm.

  2. The completed dragster (not including Co2 cartridge) must have a minimum weight of 80 grams.

  3. The dragster must have a cartridge hole depth of 51mm + or - 1 mm

  4. The dragster must have a cartridge hole diameter of 19mm minimum, 20 mm maximum.

  5. The height of the cartridge hole (from floor to centerline of the hole) must be 33 mm minimum, 43 mm maximum.

  6. The dragster must have a minimum of 3 mm of wood around the entire cartridge hole.

  7. The dragster must have two screw eyes, one toward the front and one toward the back of the centerline, on the bottom of the dragster.

  8. Bearings, bushings, and lubricants may be used in the construction.

  9. The dragster must have at least three wheels with a with a maximum diameter of 2 inches.

  10. Wheels must be made of plastic.

  11. The dragster must have two axles.

  12. Axles must go through the body of the dragster.  External axles tubes are not permitted.

  13. In the opinion of the judges, any dragster deemed unsafe will be disqualified.


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