Now that our late-model stock car is completed, tested and raced, we need to thank all of the companies and persons who helped make this possible. This has been a fun project and most useful for describing processes and testing parts.

We will continue to follow the Zehr Racing Team as they campaign the car in and around North Carolina. Look for more technical articles featuring useful parts and methods as we test and race the Circle Track late-model stock car.

  • Circle Track Late Model Stock Car
    The chassis was built by Billy Hess, Hess Racecars in Mooresville, NC. The frame and body were painted by David Ryland, a custom car painter.
    The chassis was built by Billy Hess, Hess Racecars in Mooresville, NC. The frame and body
  • Circle Track Late Model Stock Car
    We cannot thank Zehr Racing, with Marty, Dalton, Kenny Hellyer and Mark Jones, enough for all of their dedication and hard work to complete and race this car. There's not a better bunch of guys with which to go racing. Whatever we asked for, they provided. It was a pleasure.
    We cannot thank Zehr Racing, with Marty, Dalton, Kenny Hellyer and Mark Jones, enough for
  • Circle Track Late Model Stock Car
    Our fuel cell of choice was the ATL Fuel System cell. It met the NASCAR rules for our Late Model Stock car while also providing a measure of security against fuel leakage and fire.
    Our fuel cell of choice was the ATL Fuel System cell. It met the NASCAR rules for our Late
  • Circle Track Late Model Stock Car
    The Five Star Body was hung by master body hanger Chuck Gafrarar, located in Mooresville, NC. He is skilled at mounting and shaping touring late-models, Hooters cars, Busch series cars, Nextel Cup and Craftsman trucks.
    The Five Star Body was hung by master body hanger Chuck Gafrarar, located in Mooresville,
  • Circle Track Late Model Stock Car
    When choosing a driveshaft, we went to the experts at Rapid Response in Mooresville, NC. Bob Gosch had us measure correctly and then fitted a custom driveshaft to meet our needs.
    When choosing a driveshaft, we went to the experts at Rapid Response in Mooresville, NC. B
  • Circle Track Late Model Stock Car
    Tiger Rear Ends provided us with a new low friction quick-change rear end with a Detroit locker-style differential. This rear end is so smooth and ran trouble free the entire time we raced the car.
    Tiger Rear Ends provided us with a new low friction quick-change rear end with a Detroit l
  • Circle Track Late Model Stock Car
    The great looking flame decals, lettering and chrome numbers were donated by Sign Post, a graphics company in Idaho owned by Marty Zehr's mother. Thanks Kathy.
    The great looking flame decals, lettering and chrome numbers were donated by Sign Post, a
  • Circle Track Late Model Stock Car
    We were required to run Goodyear tires at the North Carolina tracks and we chose Bart Wheels to connect them to our car.
    We were required to run Goodyear tires at the North Carolina tracks and we chose Bart Whee
  • Circle Track Late Model Stock Car
    Wilwood Brakes provided our hubs, calipers, disks, pads, master cylinders and pedal assemblies. We never had any problems with brakes during our testing or throughout the races we ran.
    Wilwood Brakes provided our hubs, calipers, disks, pads, master cylinders and pedal assemb