Searching for an introduction to racing that delivers the same excitement in the classroom as CO2 dragsters? The AP dragster activity provides a fun and safe racing experience for a fraction of the price.

This racing system is small enough that you can run a race in the classroom or hallway and then easily store the unit. To use the AP Dragster Launcher, just attach an air pump, slide two air-powered vehicles onto the launch tubes, pump to build air pressure, and press the button to simultaneously launch two cars down a 35- to 40-foot track! The launcher comes with a string anchor, which includes a spring-tension feature to maintain even string tension.

Using the AP Dragster Designer Kit, students can create a vehicle based on aerodynamics and other racing principles. Or, use the AP Mini Dragster Kit to demonstrate potential vs kinetic energy, force, motion, and other concepts.

The launcher features a built-in pressure relief system to keep air pressure to fewer than 40 psi. With HDPE construction and a built-in air gauge, the launcher is sturdy, and its dual-pressure tanks provide consistently even launches. Launcher is 16" x 11" x 3" and requires a hand pump or bicycle pump, sold separately. No assembly required.

The Pitsco Education AP Mini Dragster kit launches with air power, and its laser-cut chassis parts provide a quick and easy build. Also includes a car body design sheet that students can color and cut out. Or students can design and draw their own car body and use it. Includes the design sheet, laser-cut wooden parts, four wheels, four axle bushings, two acetal axles, launch tube, straw, tube cap, self-adhesive glue lines, and sandpaper. Requires the AP Dragster Launcher, an air pump, HD Bond II or similar white glue, glue stick, and scissors, sold separately.

The Pitsco Education AP Dragster Designer is an air-powered vehicle kit includes a balsa wood body blank that students shape, enabling them to apply knowledge of aerodynamics, friction, and other principles. After shaping the dragster, they assemble it and launch it on the AP Dragster Launcher, an air-powered launcher. Kit includes a body blank with predrilled axle holes and launch tube channel, four wheels, four axle bushings, two acetal axles, launch tube, straw, tube cap, self-adhesive glue lines, guide supports, and sandpaper. Requires the AP Dragster Launcher; an air pump; and simple cutting, shaving, or sanding tools such as a coping saw, wood shaver, sanding stick, or sandpaper, sold separately.

Pitsco GT-FX Wheel is designed with style in mind, it can be used as the front wheels on any car design. These wheels are especially good for shell dragsters as the axle hole goes all the way through the wheel. Injection molded.

Designed with style in mind, the GT-FX Wheels not only are cool but also can be used as the front wheels on any car design. Especially good for shell dragsters as the axle hole goes all the way through the wheel. Injection molded.

Pitsco GT-RX Wheel is designed with style in mind, it can be used as the rear wheels on any car design. These wheels are especially good for shell dragsters as the axle hole goes all the way through the wheel. Injection molded.

Pitsco GT-RX Wheel is designed with style in mind, it can be used as the rear wheels on any car design. These wheels are especially good for shell dragsters as the axle hole goes all the way through the wheel. Injection molded.

With Pitsco Education's AP Dragster - Getting Started Package start to help students understand force and motion, potential and kinetic energies, and more with this fun activity. It uses a plastic bottle to create a racer that flies down the track powered by air pressure. These are fun to build, and students can personalize their racer with paint, decals, or other items. Pack includes the kits, launcher, tire pump, and other items needed to lead the activity. Track length is 35' to 40'. Requires small shaping tools such as a coping saw, wood shaver, and sanding stick or sandpaper, sold separately.

To create an extra-long track, add these 4' sections onto the Maglev II Track. Constructed of sturdy aluminum; some assembly required.

Pitsco Fastrak Elevated Racetrack is designed to provide an alternative to racing metric dragsters on the floor. The FasTrak simplifies the process of conducting races and improves viewing for spectators. This racetrack is both strong and durable.

Check out these new features:

• Overlapping rail system with track keys that secure tightly with thumbscrews ensures flush joints between each track section for a level and smooth track.
• Redesigned track supports ensure even height and level sit.
• Laminated MDF surface is strong and durable.

Pitsco Impulse G3 Race System delivers excellent performance, stability and durability to CO₂ dragsters and other racing activities. The sytem offers two racing modes: Auto Launch Mode and Manual Launch Mode. Check out some of the other features the Impulse G3 brings to the track.

• State-of-the-art electronics
• Easy transition from floor to track
• Durable construction
• Christmas tree lights to signal the launch – these lights have been reprogrammed with a random sequence to maintain a level playing field for students both experienced and new to model racing

With Pitsco Education's AP Bottle Racer Kit you can build an air-powered bottle rocket car to race in no time! This basic kit makes it easy for your students to make a launchable rocket car with ease – no tools required. Comes with corrugated chassis material, wheels, bushings, axles, string guide tube, bottle, and self-adhesive tabs – everything you need for one car. Launching requires the AP Bottle Racer Launcher and a tire pump, sold separately.

The wheel-molding process isn’t perfect – but that’s no reason your wheels can’t be!

This simple tool makes it easy to create perfectly round wheels for your CO2 dragsters and other model cars. Place the wheel on the lathe and press the run button while moving the cutting tool back and forth across the wheel – adjust the lathe’s gauge to the tire as needed.

Requires a standard 120 V wall outlet. For use with standard-size dragster wheels (approximately 35 to 40 mm).

Our Grid Paper is offered in two sizes and three grid patterns. Choose the one that's right for your activity.

The 51850 1/8" Grid Paper has 1/8" grids printed on one side of a 10-1/2" x 16" sheet. It is useful for sketches needing a little more detail – plus, it is the recommended size for bridge-building activities. Sold in packages of 100 sheets.

The 55509 1/4" Grid Paper is a double-sided, 11" x 17" sheet that displays quarter-inch squares on one side and one-millimeter squares on the other side. A metric ruler is printed along the bottom for quick-and-easy measurements. . . .

The lightest, fastest bodies anywhere! If you want to build that ultralight screaming dragster machine, this is your blank.

The dragster blank is made from premium lightweight balsa wood. Each blank has a mass of 80 grams or less.

Use the strength of steel to mount your dragster’s wheels!