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Hello all, probably not what your thinking the post is about, but im wondering what kind of vehicle you guys are using to tow your rx8's or other fun track (and other) cars for race day? do you just drive it there, hope you dont total it and drive back home? got some cheapo truck and trailer to haul yourself there and back for events? Im kinda planning for the future here and looking to get a cheapo vehicle that i can use in the winters and as well as to haul my 8 or whatever car i decide to build for tracking/drift and whatever fun i come up with to events. Any suggestions? What do you guys use when you need something just a little bit more heavy duty? Excited to see what else you guys are driving!
P.S i couldnt find any threads related to this, so hopefully im safe :D
I keep my car streetable and drive it to and from. That means compromises on tires and brakes, but I'm not trying to save the world out there.
A lot of guys install a small hitch on their track cars with which to pull small trailers. They carry a set of wheels, brakes, tools, spare parts, etc.
Otherwise, I dunno. Truck. Trailer. All sorts of those to be seen.
I keep my car streetable and drive it to and from. That means compromises on tires and brakes, but I'm not trying to save the world out there.
A lot of guys install a small hitch on their track cars with which to pull small trailers. They carry a set of wheels, brakes, tools, spare parts, etc.
Otherwise, I dunno. Truck. Trailer. All sorts of those to be seen.
Yeah, makes sence. Whatever works it seems, right :P thanks for the reply
Here are my toys. I used to drive my Miata to trackdays, but I've seen too many cars bashed up and couldn't drive home. Now I'm racing the RX7 and Diasio D962R (renesis engine), so bought myself a stacker. If I didn't have my truck and trailer, I'd rent a uhaul truck and open trailer, I just don't want to risk not being able to get the car home.
Drive there, drive back. Bring running gear spares you might need to limp home: spare wheel, spare front and back brake pads (if one comes unglued), spare brake calipers (easy enough to replace in field conditions), spares of all fluids: oil, coolant, brake.
If something catastrophic happens, it's sometimes cheaper to leave the car to be fixed near the track somewhere, and hitch a ride home. Worst case acquire a significant other willing to drive long distances to pick your *** up
Here are my toys. I used to drive my Miata to trackdays, but I've seen too many cars bashed up and couldn't drive home. Now I'm racing the RX7 and Diasio D962R (renesis engine), so bought myself a stacker. If I didn't have my truck and trailer, I'd rent a uhaul truck and open trailer, I just don't want to risk not being able to get the car home.
Holy **** thats beautiful. I want...
In time though.. in time. My plan is kinda like yours, but probably not as nice haha much more low budget :D Thats still awesome though man, props to you! Even more if you have a family to share it all :D
Originally Posted by Loki
Drive there, drive back. Bring running gear spares you might need to limp home: spare wheel, spare front and back brake pads (if one comes unglued), spare brake calipers (easy enough to replace in field conditions), spares of all fluids: oil, coolant, brake.
If something catastrophic happens, it's sometimes cheaper to leave the car to be fixed near the track somewhere, and hitch a ride home. Worst case acquire a significant other willing to drive long distances to pick your *** up
Good thing my wife and kid will be there for all the events :D They would be pissed, but hey. Alls well it ends well :D
Last edited by SoulShott; Feb 12, 2015 at 02:08 PM.
2007 F150 FX2 with 5.4l V8 and tow package. The 2wd pickups with extended cab and medium length bed usually have the highest tow ratings. Works great with a small open trailer.
I'd like to get a dually F350 with a 7.3l diesel and like a 46' triple axle to fit two cars though.
In time though.. in time. My plan is kinda like yours, but probably not as nice haha much more low budget :D Thats still awesome though man, props to you! Even more if you have a family to share it all :D
My dad and I both race. We started in karts over 15 years ago, finally moved to cars. I really ended up buying into the Mazda deep end. I always loved rotaries, never expected to have two rotary race cars and 4 engines to keep up. I'm planning on rebuilding my first engine this summer, I blew a Renesis last season. Fingers crossed I don't run into any problems with the 12a.
My dad and I both race. We started in karts over 15 years ago, finally moved to cars. I really ended up buying into the Mazda deep end. I always loved rotaries, never expected to have two rotary race cars and 4 engines to keep up. I'm planning on rebuilding my first engine this summer, I blew a Renesis last season. Fingers crossed I don't run into any problems with the 12a.
Sounds awesome! good luck with you build man!! Glad your proud of the things you and your dad have done, keep spending time with him doing things you both love. You will never regret it
This is an awesome photo. I have hundreds of pictures of my car at the track, but they all look like the car is standing still. No motion blur at all. I even fired my teenager and bought a commercial package, which looks exactly the same.
