CO₂ Dragsters

Bring excitement to your classroom with CO₂ Dragsters!

Students design a prototype and then produce an actual CO2-powered dragster and race it!  The illustrated student workbook includes step-by-step automotive-design processes incorporating both English and Metric measurement.

Kits come in Fusion, balsa wood and basswood.

 

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Ignite your students’ passion for STEM and engineering with the Pitsco CO₂ Dragsters Kit. This immersive hands-on project guides learners through the full design‑build‑race process using CO₂–powered dragsters—tiny, fast‑tracking race cars that teach critical principles of physics, aerodynamics, and problem‑solving through active experimentation.

Why Students Love It

  • Design & Engineering: Students sketch concepts, shape the blank, drill precision holes, and refine weight distribution for optimal speed

  • Physics in practice: Engage with Newton’s Laws—gas cartridge thrust, drag, friction, mass impact, and aerodynamic behavior all come to life in the race lane

  • Competitive and collaborative: Set up races in your classroom, gym, or school fair—ties seamlessly into Technology Student Association (TSA) events and dragster competitions

  • Skill-building: Beyond STEM, students develop precision craftsmanship, data-driven iteration, teamwork, and critical thinking

Why Educators Love It

This kit simplifies classroom implementation: each blank is competition‑approved, the guides are teacher‑ready, and the program aligns with curricular goals for grades 6–12 . It’s durable, repeatable, and adaptable—from introductory modules to advanced aerodynamic tuning using Pitsco’s wind tunnel systems

What’s Included:

  • Body Blanks
  • CO2 Dragster User Guide
  • Storage Box
  • Sandpaper
  • CO2 cartridge (8 gram)
  • Straw
  • Wheels
  • Washers
  • Axles
  • Screw Eyes

The CO2 Dragster User Guide is available for print here, or you can download a digital copy for free here.

NOTE: These packs are replacements of the Metric and LSRAV Dragster packs.

Elevate your STEM curriculum with an engaging, adrenaline-filled experience that drives real learning—on and off the track. Bring the CO₂ Dragsters experience to your classroom today!

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