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How do I build a Hornet race car?
I’m brand new to Hornet racing, and I want to build my first car. How do I do it?
Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Hornet racing—or compact division racing is about giving racers opportunities to have fun and gain experience with minimal expenses. There are a lot of rules concerning vehicle types and modifications when building a hornet race car and it tends to involve more taking apart than putting together.
When building your Hornet race car, start with any front- or rear-wheel drive passenger car that has:
- a 92 to 105 inch wheelbase
- a three- or four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine
- an unmodified engine standard to the model
- stock intake and exhaust system
- stock tires and suspension
- rear- or front-wheel drive—not all-wheel drive
For the body and interior, remove anything that could fall off or potentially catch fire when you hit the other cars on the track, including:
- trim
- lights
- moldings
- mirrors
- windows
- interior linings
Your aim when it comes to the body is to make your car as light as possible while meeting the race requirements for protection in the roll-cage and via fire walls between you and the engine.
To finish you’ll have to replace your windshield with bars welded to the roll cage and replace the driver’s seat with a racing seat and five-point racing harness.
To find out additional rules when it comes to the modifications allowed or required for your Hornet race car, you should check with your individual track since they can vary quite a bit.
Though you won’t be driving your Hornet race car on the road, you’ll still need to make sure you’re covered with quality
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