Welcome to the current GSTA dragster page

New Paint for 2011
GSTA’s current car was built in 2004 by GSTA with a chassis by Stubby Abraham. It was modified in 2010 by Creative Metalworks to a more nostalgia look with a new roll cage and full body. The car used an injected nitro/alcohol Rodeck 350 tall block from 2006 to 2009. It currently is running a Dart 440 cid engine with Enderly alcohol injection.
GSTA Crew: Steve Andersen – Adam Bateman – Roger Bodine – Pat Bonnett – Bill Courtright – Frank Courtright – Tony Courtright – Tom Erickson – Joel Frary – Jerry Gruwell – Gary Hedden – Pete Hedden – Dave Hoffman – Charlie Johnson – Scott Kise – Barry Larson – Bob Malarkey – Dave LeMieur – Bruce Lunak – Rich Mueller – Pete Nielson – Shawn O’Keefe – Rich Polkinghorne – Shelly Root – Ron Ruettiman – Dave Smith – Ed Smith – Thor Sohlstrom – Jim Splett – Mike Splett – Bryan Warhol – Paul Zahalan – More to come
Click here for construction pictures of the current GSTA dragster!
Chassis Specs
Chassis: 2005 SAGSTA
Wheelbase: 217 inches
Overall Height: 48 inches
Weight: 1530 lbs.
NHRA Certified to 7.50 seconds
Engine Specs
Block: Dart
Displacement: 440ci
Horsepower: 700+
Torque: 682ft/lbs
Camshaft: Comp
Timing: Jesel belt drive
Pistons: JE
Piston Rings: Childs
Rods: Callies Compstar
Heads: Brodix -11RI
Ignition: MSD Magneto
Spark Plugs: NGK
Fuel: Methanol
Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.8 gallons
Oil: Brad Penn 20w50
Bearings: A.E. Clevite
Oil Pan: Milodon
Fittings: Aeroquip
Crank: Callies Compstar
Fuel Pump: DSR
Helmet: Impact
Parachute: Deist
Driver Safety Harness: Impact
Paint: Pat Bonnett – Magic Customs |
Drivetrain Specs
Transmission: Powerglide by TSI Brooklyn Park
Rear End: Neil and Parks 12 bolt
Brakes: Wilwood
Wheels – Front: Wire 22”
Wheels – Rear: American Racing
Tires – Front: 22x2x17 Goodyear
Tires – Rear: 31x12x15 Goodyear
Safety Equipment
Firesuit: Impact SFI -20 9 layer
Crew Chiefs/
Pete Hedden
Dave Smith
Mike Splett
Drivers/ *licensed
Pat Bonnett
Ron Forster*
Roger Grady*
Pete Hedden*
Ashraf ‘AK’ Khalafalla*
Joe ‘Monk’ Polnaszek
Dave Smith*
Mike Splett *
Crew
GSTA Members |
Performances on Nitro
Best E.T. – 7.54 seconds, St Louis, MO., 5/18/09
Best MPH – 181.6 mph, St. Louis MO., 5/18/09
Best 60’ – 1.08 seconds, Cedar Falls Raceway 6/09
Best 1/8 Mile – 4.81 @ 148mph Cordova Il., 6/20/09
Furthest Distance Traveled – Bakersfield, CA. 2007 CHRR 10/12-10/14
Home Track – BIR |
Runs the upper Midwest tracks including BIR, Rock Falls, Cedar Falls, and Top End. Has been to Cordova, St Louis, Bowling Green and Bakersfield. |
The car was built and is funded by the GSTA; the chassis was built by Stubby Abraham and modified by Creative Metalworks. |
2012 GSTA Racing Schedule
TBD
All dates are tentative and subject to change. |
Here's a quicktime clip of a test and tune run





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See this website for more pics of the race and car show….
http://flickr.com/photos/chuckyone/sets/72157608184950434/




Wheelstand At Cordova - Summer 2006

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CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO OF THE DRAGSTER IN ACTION
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