CO2 Car Specifications

Rules and Regulations 2013-2014

Dragster Body

DB1: One (1)-piece, all-wood construction. Any type of lamination will result in disqualification. Two (2) or more like or unlike pieces of wood glued together are not considered one (1)-piece, all-wood construction. No add-ons such as body strengtheners, fenders, plastic canopy, exhausts, or air foils may be attached to or enclosed within the vehicle. Fiberglass and shrink wrap are considered body strengtheners and cannot be used on the car body for any reason. Decals may be used for decoration only. They may not be used to gain an aerodynamic advantage, i.e., decals cannot cover the exterior axle holes or be used to cover open areas of the body.

Dragster Body Length

DB2: Min 200mm Max 305mm

Dragster Body Height with Wheels

DB3: Max 75mm

Dragster Body Mass (without Co2)

DB4: Min 45 G Max 55 G

Dragster Body Width at Axles Front & Back

DB5: Min 35mm Max 42mm

Dragster Vehicle Total Width (including Wheels)

DB6: Max 90mm

- -90mm

Axle per Car

A1: Dragster must have two (2) axles per car, no more.

Axle Hole (Position above the bottom of the Car)

A2: Min 5mm Max 10mm

5-10mm

Axle Hole From front and Rear of Car

A3: Min 9mm Max 100mm

Wheelbase

A4: Min 105mm Max 270mm

Bearing Bushing and Lubricants

A5: Bearings, bushing and lubricants may be used

Spacer Washer

S1: Spacer Washer, Maximum: 10

Power Plant Hole

The power plant hole must be at the farthest point at the rear of the car and must be drilled parallel to the racing surface to assure proper puncture of the CO2 cartridge. A minimum of 3mm thickness around the entire power plant hole must be maintained for safety. DO NOT PAINT INSIDE THE CO2 CARTRIDGE HOLE.

Power Plant Hole Depth

P2: Min 45 mm Max 55 mm

45mm – 55 mm

Power Plant Housing Thickness

P3: Min 3mm

Power Plant Chamber Diameter

P4: Min 19mm Max 20mm

min.

20mm max.

Chamber Diameter to Race Surface

P5: Lowest point of chamber diameter to race surface (With Wheels) 26mm – 40mm

26mm – 40mm

Screw Eye Inside Diameter

ES2: Min 3mm Max 5mm

3-5mm

Screw Eye Distance Apart

ES3: Min 150mm Max 270mm

150mm-270mm

Wheels

W1: A dragster must have exactly four (4) wheels, each of which separately must meet the regulations in W2 and W3 below. All four (4) wheels must touch the racing surface at the same time. All wheels must roll. Wheels must be made entirely from plastic. Dimensions must be consistent for the full circumference of the wheel.

Wheels

All wheels must be located on the exterior of the body.

Wheels Diameter

W2: Min 30mm Max 40mm

Wheels Width

W3: Min 2mm Max 18mm

2mm-18mm

2mm-18mm