CO2 Research Racer
Unique to Texas Onsite Events (UTE-Onsite) are events that are unique to the state of Texas and can be competed at the regional and state level. Rules and details for these events may be downloaded from the individual event sections (see below).
These rules and requirements may be modified at the regional levels to accommodate for space and time constraints, check with your region for more details.
Attendance at the state conference is required of any students competing in this category.
Important: Ignorance of the rules and/or misunderstanding of the rules as run at the state conference is not an excuse for a protest or additional consideration.
The Research Racer Competition CO2 Cars are cars used as miniature racing cars which are propelled by a carbon dioxide cartridge, pierced to start the release of the gas, and which race on a typically 60 feet (18 metres) track. They are frequently used to demonstrate mechanical principles such as mass, force, acceleration, and aerodynamics. They are formed by shaping a single piece of wood or plastic into the body of the car.
Middle School
| Event | Team Size |
|---|---|
| CO2 Research Racer - Wood | Individual |
| CO2 Research Racer - ABS Plastic | Individual |
High School
| Event | Team Size |
|---|---|
| CO2 Research Racer - Wood | Individual |
| CO2 Research Racer - ABS Plastic | Individual |