Race Car Technology

An engine technician would perform the various machining processes, assemble the engine and test the performance on an engine dynamometer. A fabricator would be responsible for constructing race car chassis and body and smaller components such as control arms, oil tanks, crush panels and mounts. Other aspects of the racing industry include transmission and rear gear specialist as well as “on the road” duties perhaps, as an engine tuner or over-the-wall pit crew member.

Admission Cycle: Fall semester
Maximum Number Admitted Annually: 20

Program of Study

Students will take courses covering welding and cutting processes including MIG and TIG welding, race engine preparation, chassis fabrication, machine shop processes and race car set-up procedures.

Careers Available

Cup racing teams, fabrication shops, engine shops, sports marketing, major race equipment suppliers, racing parts manufacturers, self-employment, and working on a contract basis are options.

Piedmont Triad Median Salary: $41,710**

Hourly Wage Median: $20.05 – $22.54*

Projected Growth 2020-2030 (State): Average 3-5%*

*http://onetonline.org

**http://bls.gov

Technical Standards

Technical Standards for Race Car Technology

Recommended Courses and Skills

Mechanical aptitude, analytical ability and manual dexterity.

Helpful Personal Attributes

Ability to work as a team member, pride in work, patience and sense of humor.

Program Offerings

Program	Credential Level	Offered	Code
Race Car Technology	Associate in Applied Science	Day	A60400 REVISED
Race Car Technology - Chassis Fabrication	Certificate	Day	C60400CF
Race Car Technology - Race Car Setup	Certificate	Day and Evening	C60400CS
Race Car Technology - Racing Engines	Certificate	Day and Evening	C60400RE REVISED

Program Contact

If you would like additional information about the Race Car Technology Program, contact Galen Biggs, Program Chair gbiggs@forsythtech.edu 336-734-7533

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