Dragster
Description
Participants design and produce a race-worthy CO2-powered dragster according to stated specifications, using only specified materials.
2025-26 Highlights
Address weights and lengths only; there are no special design challenges.
Caitlyn Mcallister, Kirkland MS, 2025 1st Place
Event Deadlines
JANUARY 22, 2026
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor.
Students submit technical drawing and materials list.
April 2026
Students will submit dragster and technical drawing on Wednesday evening.
Washington modifications:
Dragster will NOT have student interviews
1 time trial for semifinal bracket
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must:
Belong to a currently affiliated TSA chapter
Be registered (by their TSA advisor) for competition by December 19, 2025 ($35)
Compete in the January 22, 2026 virtual competition (see individual event pages for details)
Be selected as a top competitor in their event(s) and invited to participate at State
Number of competitors is dependent on specific event
Qualifying competitor lists will be published by February 8, 2026
State Conference registration week February 23-27, 2026 (see state conference page for details)
At the state level, 3 individuals per chapter may compete.
Additional Information
Event Coordinator: James Wilson, wilsonjame@edmonds.wednet.edu
Event Manager: Jennifer Smith, jsmith@washingtontsa.org
