Our Car

Our race car is built from the ground up for stock car racing. A special chassis and high performance parts are used to ensure both performance and safety. Building rules are governed by the sanctioning series or event promoters. Pre and post race technical inspections by event staff ensure each team plays by the rules.

Relatively speaking, compared to your street car, our race car rides on "slick" tires, i.e. no tread; the tires we can use, and how many of them, is generally mandated in event rules. Our engine's are 8-cylinder and are either "crate" or specially built; a "crate" engine is a high performance motor available from the manufacturer, generally with less horsepower but more torque than a specially built race motor. Engine preference is usually dependent on the driver and the track - sometimes slower is better. Either way our engines usually make more than 500 horsepower.

The driver's compartment is built for safety. It is entirely surrounded by a steel roll cage with extra reinforcements in the drivers door. The seat is a form-fit for the driver and often wraps around his sides witha headrest that holds his head firmly in place in case of impact. Many drvier's also wear a head and neck restraint to help avoid a whiplash effect as well as promote driver comfort during a race. The driver is held in the seat with a five-point harness. The driver wears a flame -retardent suit, shoes and gloves as well a helmet, in most cases full face.

Members of the Flemming Motorsports team after a cold opening day at Scotia Speedworld on May 22. (Ken MacIsaac photo)