Rocket Car Racers

In Rocket Car Racers, we will design and build competitive CO2 powered drag racers. We will study the physics that influence the speed of a car including aerodynamics, rolling resistance, and inertia. We will research inspiring car designs, sketch our profiles, carve our wooden bodies, and finish with sanding, paint, and decals. We will master the technique of creating free body diagrams to understand the forces acting on our vehicles. On the final day, we will race our design to determine the champion.