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 STOCK CAR RACING

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A stock car in the original sense is an automobile that has not been modified from its original factory configuration. This term was used to differentiate such a car from a race car, a special, custom-built car designed only for racing purposes.

Popularity
As with all motor sports this is very popular and has a great following. Especially as the Formula one version are propelled via a V8 unit and the formula 2 is based around the 2 litre ford pinto engine.

Location
There are several tracks around the UK that support this sport

Age
This is a sport that requires you to be a qualified driver and hold a current license. But there is really no age limit on it, duration is dependant upon your own physical ability to maintain the pressures endured whilst in the driving seat.

Ability
As with all racing in the UK you will require club status and racing license in accordance with the rules of the governing body.

Description
Stock Car Racing was brought to Britain in 1954. Taking place on existing speedway tracks the cars were mostly 'stock' cars from the 1930's with locked rear axle differentials and added armour. After the first couple of years 'specials' began to appear eventually making the 'stock' car name something of a misnomer. Since the early days of stock car racing in Britain the sport has developed into many different classes, from the destructive 'Banger' categories to the very sophisticated V8's.

Dedication
The modern British Formula One Stock Car is a highly sophisticated purpose built race car with race-tuned V-8 engines developing 650 bhp, quick change axles and gearboxes and biased and staggered chassis and braking set up for constant left turning. It is therefore necessary to be physically fit as driving these cars is no limo ride. It takes hours upon hours of practice and maintenance to keep these cars in top trim ready for the next race.

Potential
There is potential to move on from this sport into formula one racing. However there are lesser categories of this sport that can you lead you to this level which we have described in this overview which is also classed as stock cars.

Closely Related Activities
Related activities are team work, mechanic's, body building and paint work, understanding aerodynamics, tactical skills behind the wheel as well as many other things such as track marshalling and pit lane duties.

Cost
The cost depends on which section you are going into, from a few pounds for a Banger on a dirt track to a many thousands for a V8 on an oval track.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

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