Driver, Motor, and Chassis: What makes you the best? - By: Dustin Leverknight

Posted Jody Shannon on April 8th, 2008 | Filed under Articles, Dustin Leverknight

In racing today I feel there is a big misconception in what makes your team the best. Many components go into a winning team, things like driver skill, horsepower, and chassis. The thing that gets me is how people think that just one of these will make them the best driver at the track but, I don’t think it is and will explain why.

First and foremost is the driver, he needs to be able to think clearly to maneuver through the field and be able to drive the car itself which isn’t as easy some may think. Yes the equipment he is wheeling around the track is important it means nothing unless he can drive the racecar.

Next is the engine, it needs to be fast and reliable for you to be in contention to win. With many choices in the racing market today like Cornnet, Edge, Malcuit, Custom, and Vic Hill you need to know which is best. That comes with the idea you want a good builder that knows what he is doing, someone that can get you running again quick, and can give you those tuning tips you may need. Yes money can hold you back in this department but it can be what you need to win but it’s not everything. You can have the best motor money can buy but if you can’t drive the car and control the power you have you’ll be riding around in the back.

Now on to the chassis, some people think this is where races are won and I believe they are right to a point. Just about every driver or fan knows the Bloomquist Chassis is the so called “best out there” and the key to winning. Yes it may be the key to winning for some but like the motor there are many choices such as Bloomquist, Victory Circle, Rocket, Rayburn, GRT, Mastersbuilt, and Lazer all which are quality pieces of equipment. The chassis is important to you winning but it’s not going to guarantee you a win, not in the least bit. Yet again it comes down to driver ability and also your knowledge of how to dial in your setup. I laugh when people say “If only I had a Bloomquist or Rocket chassis then I’ll be in victory lane.” This is because it’s not always true, you have to be able to know how that car is going to handle anywhere on the track and if your going to be comfortable driving it. If a driver doesn’t like his car he is not going win. So choose your chassis wisely and learn all you can about it and yes you will be one step ahead of the game.

In conclusion no one certain engine or chassis will make the driver with best or worst skills the best driver out there. It is the perfect match up of driver, motor, and chassis that will get you into victory lane. This is all my opinion and I encourage you to leave your comments either agreeing or disagreeing with my point of view. So until next time keep on racing! – Dustin Leverknight