Race Car Mechanics
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Race car mechanics work on NASCAR race cars. This can include the construction, maintenance, tuning, and repair of custom designed and built engines. These engines must be tuned for extremely high levels of performance, and reliability under a great deal of stress. In addition, NASCAR mechanics must have a sounr understanding of racing theory.
During race car mechanic training students learn to diagnose, service, and repair NASCAR race cars and to obtain very high levels of engine and race car performance. You will learn basic race car mechanics, as well as more advanced race car mechanics, including use of the latest race car mechanic tools, such as:
- engine analyzers
- hand-held scanners
- computerized diagnostic equipment
In race car mechanic school, you will work on:
- engines
- fuel injection systems
- exhaust systems
- brakes
- suspension systems
- pit stop execution
- and more ...
Trained race car mechanics have the edge in gaining employment in the exciting world of NASCAR racing. Race car mechanics know more than how to tune or repair car, they understand every aspect of the operation of their auto's engine and drive train, and how to squeeze that extra bit of performance out of a race car.
