April 9th will be the first CO2 Car Race at Sacramento School of Engineering & Science. What is CO2 Car Racing?
Students get a block of wood and shape it into an aerodynamic car with wheels and axles. There is a slot in the back to accommodate a CO2 cartridge that propels the car down the 65-foot track. To ensure stability down the track, the cars are placed on a wire or fishing line to maintain lane integrity on the track. Once the cars are lined up on the starting line, the CO2 cartridges are pierced which is the propulsion down the track. Off they go at speeds up to 35 mph with some capable of 70 mph depending on the size of the cartridge used. The speed is determined by the aerodynamic design of each car based on each student’s design. A true drag race.
This is a STEM project utilizing design, manufacturing, and math. Each project begins in the planning stage recorded in the student’s workbook design.
Come watch the races beginning at 10:30 am at Sacramento School of Engineering & Science, 7035 Hwy 54/70. Call 575-888-3421 for more information.
Everyone is welcome.