1. Moving Systems: Mint Racers
Race Team Members:Nate Koller,
Sammy Palkovics

2. 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

3. Materials Budget Item Cost per Item Number Purchased Total Cost
Lifesaver Mints
$75 4 
$300 
Straw
$100 1 
$100 
Popsicle Stick
$50
$50 
Masking tape – 12”
Notebook Card
$25 2 
Paper Clips
Total Spent
$550 

4. Car 1 Test Results
Time
1sec
Distance
0.65 ft

5. Improving our Design
Our Goal: was to put more tape on and add a wheel and put a notebook card on it
With our $200 we purchased:
More tape
Another wheel
A notebook card

6. Car 2 Test Results
Time
3.38 sec.
Distance
10 ft.

7. Design Process Strength Future Goal
Our strength was that we improved it good by making it fit on the track and making it go way faster
Future Goal

8. Team Collaboration
Strength
Future Goal

9. The Final Race