Moving Systems: Mint Racers Race Team Members : Audrey and Sanjay
The Challenge To design and create a car that will roll down a track at the fastest possible speed. You only have $700 to purchase supplies to construct your car. at
Materials Budget ItemCost per Item Number Purchased Total Cost Lifesaver Mints$753 $225 Straw$100 1 Popsicle Stick$50 1 Masking tape – 12”$50 1 Notebook Card$25 1 Paper Clips$25 1 Total Spent $475
Car 1 Test Results Time1.53 seconds Distance5 feet
Improving our Design Our Goal: Put what we did for the back wheels in the front. Also, trim the wings. With our $200 we purchased: One wheel
Car 2 Test Results Time2.60 seconds Distance10 feet
Design Process Strength Less grinding Future Goal Support on the car(tape)
The Final Race