How to Build a Modified Race Car
If something has wheels and an engine, chances are someone will attempt to race it. A lot goes into building a professional race car -- including substantial time, energy and resources. Racing enthusiasts, including amateurs, can follow straightforward steps to develop a vehicle that is ready to compete.
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Things You'll Need
- Racing budget
- Regulations for your chosen class
- Car
- Toolkit
- Gadgetry
- Racing tires
- Sponsor
- Internet access
Instructions
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Building Your Own Modified Race Car
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Establish a budget. You may want to start out with showroom-car racing and then transition to "auto-crossing" or modified racing.
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Research the rules and regulations of the class of racing you plan to pursue. An Internet search will generate a lot of information.
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Purchase a race car. Since you plan to race it, it does not have to pass your state's environmental "smog test."
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Strip the interior of your car, in accordance with the rules of the racing class you choose. Remember: lighter weight means faster travel. This process can be accomplished with the tools found in a basic toolkit.
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Buy and install the particular racing gadgetry used in your class of racing. You will need things like a roll seat, five-point harness and a racing seat. The manual for your racing class will list regulations and the required components.
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Try to find sponsors. Automotive paint jobs, in particular, can be quite expensive. Sponsors help stretch your racing budget beyond cosmetic details. In return for their financial assistance, you agree to advertise their product logo on the race car.
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Buy regulation tires for your racing class. Spare no expense: this purchase is vital to your racing success and safety.
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Network. Go to group events or join Internet forums on racing. Meeting people in the racing business potentially opens doors to resources, including services such as painting and welding (perhaps at a discount).
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Put your entire car together before your first competition. Especially make sure your seat is installed in a comfortable way.Your vehicle may not be "street legal" at this point, depending on the type of racing you plan on doing. So you will need a way to transport your car.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not race your car on street tires. This is a common mistake among new drivers who do not know the difference between racing and driving.
Don't worry too much about your paint job. Safety comes first.
References
- Photo Credit yellow race car image by goce risteski from Fotolia.com
