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Whether you’re a regular racer or looking to get started, you can find all the great tech articles you need right here. From chassis and suspension set-ups to engine building/tuning to crew training, if you want it, we’ve got it.

General Tech Articles

Oxy/Acetylene Torch - Spark - but No Fire Oxy/Acetylene Torch - Spark - but No Fire
Many racers use an oxy/acetylene torch. Quite often, a butane cigarette lighter is the weapon of choice in starting the fire. Most have... more
IMCA Stock Car: October 2000 - Getting Started IMCA Stock Car: October 2000 - Getting Started
Getting Started Over the next few months, Stock Car Racing will follow along as race car builder Sleepy Gomez builds an IMCA Stock Car.... more
Vinyl Graphics - It's A Wrap Vinyl Graphics - It's A Wrap
An advantage in using vinyl wraps is that it helps to repel mud, easy to install, as a car is damaged, it is easily repaired, and more. more
Avoiding Costly Repairs - Keeping It Clean Avoiding Costly Repairs - Keeping It Clean
By avoiding dirt entry in crucial areas of your Dirt Track racecar is crucial and we have the key in avoiding those costly repairs. more
Dirt Late Model Veteran - A Smooth Runner Dirt Late Model Veteran - A Smooth Runner
A native of Batesville, Arkansas, Wendell Wallace at age 42 has managed 23 years in Dirt Track racing and is mentioned as the Kings of the... more

How-To Guides

Doing the Twist: Checking Fastener Tightness Doing the Twist: Checking Fastener Tightness
A loose nut or bolt can lead to an early end for your night of racing. Here's some tips on how to prevent this more
Getting Belted: How to properly install safety belts in a racecar Getting Belted: How to properly install safety belts in a racecar
Improperly installed safety belts can be an express ticket to the hospital. Find out how to properly install your safety belts so you can... more
Hijacking Out of a Bind: Building your own specialized floor jack Hijacking Out of a Bind: Building your own specialized floor jack
A basic floor jack can be easily modified into a specialty jack that will make shop work easier more
Cheap Racing Classes - Don't Break The Bank Cheap Racing Classes - Don't Break The Bank
Going raing doesn't have to be a financial strain. Click here to find out some ways to have fun on the track and still have money left for... more
Torquing Lug Nuts Torquing Lug Nuts
Improperly torqued lugnuts can ruin an otherwise great night of racing, and ding up your wallet at the same time. Sleepy Gomez shows the... more

Project Cars

IMCA Stock Car: October 2000 - Getting Started IMCA Stock Car: October 2000 - Getting Started
Getting Started Over the next few months, Stock Car Racing will follow along as race car builder Sleepy Gomez builds an IMCA Stock Car.... more
Time To Race! Time To Race!
The Work's Done, So Our Street Stock Goes To The Track more
Project Mini Stock, Part V Project Mini Stock, Part V
When The Sheetmetal Meets The Break And The Chassis Meets The Saw more
Saturday Night Buildup: Taking Shape Saturday Night Buildup: Taking Shape
Saturday Night Buildup: Taking Shape more
Project Mini Stock, Part III Project Mini Stock, Part III
For our Project Mini Stock, we’re looking for impressive power from a small package. We only have 2.3L of Ford engine to use, so we... more

Tech Tips & Tricks

Pro Advice on Dirt Tires Pro Advice on Dirt Tires
Tips to save you guesswork, time, & money more

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