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Dragster Design HS

Dragster Design HS

# Description

Participants design, draw, and construct a CO2-powered dragster that adheres to specifications, design and documentation requirements, and the annual theme. Semifinalists compete in a double-elimination race and participate in an interview.


# Theme

Address weights and lengths only; there are no special design challenges. 

(Use 2026 weight and length information)


# Careers Associated

  • Automotive Designer

  • Automotive Modeler

  • Industrial Designer

  • Industrial Engineer

  • Race Car Engineer


# Oklahoma Eligibility

Entries are limited to three (3) individuals per chapter. One entry per individual.


# State Competition Information​

Final race will be 2 heats. Fastest average time scored on the rubric.


# Coordinators

Danny Pruett

Daniel.Pruett@oologah.k12.ok.us

Event Coordinator

Paul Wollenberg

wollep@purcellps.org

Event Manager

OKTSA

TSA is a national, non-profit organization of high school and middle school student members who are engaged in STEM. Since TSA was chartered in 1978, over 5,000,000 members have participated through competitions, intracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and community service.

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