Moving Systems: Mint Racers Race Team Members: Garrett and olan

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

The Initial Design

Materials Budget Item Cost per Item Number Purchased Total Cost Lifesaver Mints $75 5  $375  Straw $100 1  $100  Popsicle Stick $50 0  $0 Masking tape – 12” 5 $300  Notebook Card $25 3 Paper Clips  0 $0  Total Spent  $875

Car 1 Test Results Time 2.83 Seconds 2.85 Distance whole track Feet 10 feet

Improving our Design Our Goal: To make are car not rub on the side of the track. With our $200 we purchased: 1 wheel and tape

Car 2 Test Results Time 2.48 seconds Distance whole track feet

Design Process Strength speed Future Goal Wheels falling of

Strength Friends communication Team Collaboration Strength Friends communication Future Goal Everything needs work

The Final Race