Hobby car enthusiasts - those who race competitively in the mud or on other tracks - know that while they're not exactly NASCAR, they can't overlook basic matters of safety, whether it's their own or that of people in a crowd or on the highway.
And there's a lot of money that gets poured into hobbies like mud racing.
Specialized engines, large format tires and fuel sure cost a bundle.
You don't race if you don't have money to put down for entry fees and parts.
One of the best ways to protect an investment of this type is with e track for trailers.
Amazingly, the strong, durable track makes securing a valuable load quick and easy.
First, choose the lengths of track you'll need to line your trailer floor.
Consider leaving some room at the head of the trailer (likely where your tools and bench are) free from track, making it easier for walking.
Determine the wheel base or stance of the car to be transported.
The e track should be installed on the trailer floor just within the wheel base dimensions.
Using a well-charged drill, drill pilot holes to receive the self-tapping screws which will tie down the e track.
Be sure to follow the guide marks you set down on prior to putting a lot of holes in the floor or getting the track askew.
Before tightening down the final screws neat the end of a run of track, place end caps into the receiving end of the track.
The plastic caps are tapered and make it easier to walk in an empty trailer without stumbling over a raw, sharp edge of track.
Special straps with fittings designed to sit inside slats of the track are used to tie down the vehicles E track for trailers is relatively inexpensive when you consider the cost of your safety, and that of those driving around you.