Let me be clear here, I would LOVE to own a toterhome and stacker regardless of what I’m hauling to the race track. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t over overkill. And let me also be clear that I have owned one trailer in my entire life and it is now somewhere around 22-24 years old and OPEN. That’s right, I haven’t even owned an enclosed trailer. I am hoping to change that sometime sooner rather than later, but we’ll see. But with all the races I go to, and all the crazy levels of racing I’m around, it is not uncommon to see a ton of toterhomes and stacker trailers like the ones below. And it isn’t just the Pro Mod or big time Radial vs The World guys either. Even stock eliminator and super comp racers are starting to live the big life. In all fairness, I do know people that have fancy motorhomes and trailers or toterhomes and stackers that have made the decision to buy one simply because of the number of days they spend on the road for races. At some point the monthly payment on one becomes a wash for hotel rooms and such and at some point it actually becomes cheaper than all those hotel rooms.
So I understand the logic for some. But does what you haul in one matter? Do you feel like a weirdo if you are hauling some 10 second car in one? Does it matter how expensive or fast the car is? Does it matter how many cars you have in the trailer?
As much as I want one, I have to admit that a part of me would feel a little weird rolling Daphne’s wagon or my Camaro out of it upon arriving at the race track.
What do you think?
A friend has a really nice set-up, not to this level (new 1-ton Chevy, nice new camper, very nice new 35′ trailer) he uses to haul his Anglia (8-second) around, it still looks odd to me when he’s racing his 11-second street 55 Chevy (when Anglias down) as car rolls out of it. Nice tow stuff REALLY makes it nice at the track though. PS. he’s is looking for just the right diesel pusher motorhome or a smaller toterhome.
Penis extenders!!! Just like all the overblown jewelery that they call pick-ups nowadays……
Security of the race car is the reason for an enclosed trailer. That’s it. Back in the day, for the most part, you could leave your race car on an open trailer and no one would mess with it. That’s because parents used to teach kids not to touch other people’s stuff. Those days are long gone. We used to walk everywhere we went at the drag strip. What happened? Did the tracks get longer? everyone now has to have a golf cart. Air conditioned suites on wheels. I kinda get that for the big-industry types, but still don’t like it. I’ve thought I might like to have a full boat rig like these, the fancy trappings are hard to resist. But in the end, a minimal enclosed trailer and getting’ around to the races the way we always have suits me just fine. (And I’m not going to bitch about the high cost of racing nearly as much).
What irks me is the fact they are licenced as an rv and dont require a cdl (for the most part). And i know most of these are juixe brakes and an auto but it’s still as long or longer and just as heavy as a semi and a box trailer.
I get stabby about the Winnebagos too.
I have a cdl and my semis are legal and i have a shit ton of paperwork to do and these guys just get in and drive.
I dont get it.
At most races I visit, the haulers are far nicer than the race cars on the track
The RV industry would take a size large nose dive if a CDL was required (as it should be) Comes down to $$$ over safety. That part I do get.
When’s it too much? How ’bout when you CLAIM to be a nostalgia racer (with nothing on your car older than two years)?
Not really peeved, just couldn’t resist the opportunity for for the tickle. 😀
Back in the 80’s, we bracket raced at Race City in Calgary AB. We had a 10ft camper on our Dodge D250, which made us kind of upper middle class. In those days, 150-200 cars made the first round of brackets, and there was ample pit space.
Up until a couple years ago, we have been bracket racing at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton. Despite a bigger pit area, and lower car counts, there’s less pit space. At least half the racers have a motorhome bigger than ours AND an enclosed trailer. Lots of trailers are big enough to hold a race car, a junior dragster (or two), and a golf cart or quad.
We’re our own worst enemies. The flip side is that going to the track is far more enjoyable when you have a fridge full of good food and drink, a hot shower handy, and a pleasant bed to rest your drag weary bones. Having an awning to sit under and swap racing tales over a cold drink at the end of the day makes racing that much better.
So long as you’re sharing, that’s all forgiven.
What I’d give for a good burger some days….
Seems about right for Trophy Street. Moving up to Bracket 2 will require something with a little more substance.
I have seen guys back beat up Miata\’s out of Toter/ Stacker combos. I see them at AutoX\’s so while it might make an impressive first impression I dont see it being a big deal on what come out of the trailer. Race cars are about passion for THAT car so if you have the means to make your life better than so be it. Personally I use this as a source of drive that one day I will have one of my own.
Can you afford it? Does it make your life easier? Then buy what you want. WGAF.
I think the real theme of the article is……\”Will someone think I\’m a dick because I have one?\” In that case don\’t worry about it.