Towing / Trailer

You will spend a significant time towing to go to events and the towing equipment requires some organization and also a lot of maintenance!

Neglected trailers will often lead to bearing failures and lost wheels/hubs as well as seized or non-working brakes. Don't underestimate the amount of maintenance required on trailers.

If you are not racing in a region where winter weather is not an issue, a 2WD towing vehicle like a Sprinter van could be a good option. Pickup trucks are pretty versatile and will have usually a better towing capability but they will be limited in storage space.

We are currently towing a 27ft aluminum enclosed trailer with a 2017 Chevy 2500HD Duramax for all the tools/spares and one race car.

We tow the 2nd car on an aluminum Aluma tilt open trailer with a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi v8 Summit with air suspension. 

Towing and loading the trailer with tow straps

Tilt trailers don't require ramps but they can make it more difficult to load a disabled car and you need to maintain the tilt mechanism which is not an easy task in climates with harsh weather.  We use Car Tie Down Straps for Trailers with Snap Hooks with Ratchet Car Hauler Straps (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TM7YG9). We use the tie down through the spokes which is much easier than going through the wheel, just make sure you secure the strap at the proper height so that it is not going to pull on the wheel and make it rotate which would result in a loose strap. We use the diagonal method for the straps as it prevents the car from moving sideways on the trailer and ending up at an angle which can be an issue with straps at a straight angle.  Here is a video of our setup below. 

Trailer setup

Trailer maintenance

Trailer cameras