Winning race weekends rarely starts on the track—it starts in the shop.
The difference between a smooth, successful weekend and a disaster is usually preparation. A loose wheel, expired harness, missing paperwork, forgotten tools, or a simple fluid leak can end your event before the green flag ever drops.
In this five-part Race Prep series, Chris Sneed shares the same processes used in professional motorsports, endurance racing, club racing, and championship-winning programs. From preparing the car and trailer to paddock setup, technical inspection, and final pre-grid checks, you'll learn how experienced teams eliminate mistakes and maximize track time.
Whether you're competing in SCCA, NASA, Gridlife, endurance racing, autocross, time trials, or track days, these systems will help you arrive prepared, stay organized, and focus on driving instead of solving preventable problems.
Trailer and Equipment Preparation
Paddock Setup and Race Weekend Logistics