MEATHEAD Racing will have rentals available for the following events (see more information in the Rental Schedule below or on our Calendar):

• All WDCR SCCA MARRS races.

• WDCR SCCA MARRS Spring and Fall drivers school.

• NASA Mid Atlantic Races.

• Summit Point FATT.

• Nelson Ledges Drivers School.

• Open and/or private track days.

Rental prices start at $650 per day for an SSM at Summit Point events, based on availability.  Nationally competitive cars available, inquire for pricing.  Transportation to away races is extra.  Price does not include deposit or any damage.  A contract will be presented upon rental agreement for review. 

Compare racecar rentals from MEATHEAD Racing to purchasing, maintaining, transporting, crewing and repairing your own race car.  Not only will you forego the hassle, we will also save you money!

Contact Mike Collins at Mike@MeatheadRacing.com to get more information on our Arrive and Drive program or feel free to give us a call 240-476-1593.  We are always available.
 

Are you thinking about buying a car, but are not sure about what it takes to own a race car?  Consider our “Arrive and Drive and More” (A.D.A.M.) program.  Our A.D.A.M. program allows you to rent a car for the entire MARRS season and then have the option to buy the car at a discounted price at the season end.  Yes, a portion of each of your rentals can be applied towards the purchase of the car.  You will learn how to set up the car, have access to all of the MEATHEAD Racing set-up guides and track data.  

You will learn the ins and outs of what it takes to own and manage the car on your own.  The success of this program speaks for itself.  Our very first A.D.A.M. client received year end recognition for MARRS point’s accumulation and was nominated for rookie of the year.

Contact Mike Collins at Mike@MeatheadRacing.com to inquire about our A.D.A.M pricing or feel free to give us a call 240-476-1593.  We are always available.
 

"If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for place where you can rent a car or provide trackside services for your car.  Stop now, don’t read anymore and just call.

Not convinced?  Okay, let me share my arrive-and-drive experience with you.  On Thursday morning, I was surfing the net instead of working.  I already had an SCCA license, but I’m not as active in the sport as I would like.  I don’t have a car yet and was interested in renting for a few races before I commit.    I found the Meathead Racing website (www.meatheadracing.com).  I also found out that MARRS IV (at Summit Point) was in two days.   I called Mike Collins on Thursday morning to see if it was even possible to get into the race.  He said they could have a car ready.  You can probably guess that it was like the Three Stooges or the Keystone Cops at my house, deciding on Thursday that I wanted to race on the weekend (Where’s my suit?  Where’s my license?  Where’s my copy of the GCR?).  

I arrived at the track on Friday night, unfamiliar with the registration and check in procedures for the event.  The Meathead Racing Team helped me through the process and offered plenty of help, even though check in took over an hour.  They made sure I was taken care of, even though they were prepping a dozen cars for the weekend.  It seems as though everyone at the track knows and respects the Meathead Racing Team.    The car they prepped for me was terrific and had been freshly painted in a color that matched my fire suit (although that last fact was probably just a nice coincidence).  The fresh paint probably made mine the shiniest car in the field.

Need more convincing?  In my weekend, there were two 15 minute qualifying sessions and a 30-minute race.  That left a lot of time to hang around the paddock.  Take my word for it, there is no better place in the paddock than the Meathead Racing Team area.  If you didn’t get this from the website, Meathead Racing is primarily made up of four families.  I showed up for the weekend alone, but they made me feel more than welcome into their clan.  The atmosphere in the paddock, where I spent more than 20 non-racing hours, was just great.  It was relaxing; fun…I don’t think I can put enough superlatives together.  In my arrive-and-drive weekend, I got to race a good car with a competitive team, play with some dogs, play with some kids, have some great conversations with some wonderful people and eat terrific food.  It just doesn’t get any better than that."
 
Scott Ayles, SCCA Racer

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"I have wanted to race a sports car since 1951 when I attended the "Grand Prix" at Watkins Glen as a 16 year old.  Going back to the Glen in 1953,53 and 54 did nothing to curb my appetite.  The army interfered in 1955 and 56 but not in 1957 or 58.  By 1959 I was getting into drag racing because I thought that was all I could afford.  As the years passed I kept thinking that I wanted to see what it was like to drive on a road race course.  Suddenly it seemed like I was too old and in the meantime an inner ear problem surfaced that I had a very low tolerance for lateral G forces.  I thought perhaps if I went to a commercial drivers school that use cars with street tires the G forces would be reduced enough that my ears could tolerate them.  While reading a magazine in October of 2006 I saw an add by Skip Barber for a High Performance Driving school at Daytona in December the 2 days after the PRI show in Orlando.  They offered the opportunity to drive a BMW M3, Porsche 911 (997), Audi S4 and a Dodge Viper.  So I signed up for my youngest son (36) and myself.  I learned very quickly my ears would not tolerate the G forces.  Fortunately another member of the class offered me a Dramamine pill.  Within 20 minutes I felt great and was able to participate in the school with no problems.

So I came home went to the SCCA web site and downloaded all the rules etc. for IT racing. I was basically familiar with the rules due to many customers who race IT.  I felt like I opened an enormous can of worms.  There was no way I could pick out the car for the class and without national results it started to look like a crap shoot.  I then discovered Spec Miata.  The rules were not as much to my liking as IT, but still tolerable.  Several days later I get a phone call from an old customer who now specializes in Spec Miata race car preparation.  After talking with him for over an hour I became more interested.  Getting on the web I found Meathead Racing.  A conversation with Mike Collins was all it took for me to sign up with him and apply to the SCCA for a Novice Permit.  I went to Summit Point and was surprised at the number of cars with Meathead Racing logo's.  It seemed every time I was ready to get in the car there was someone to help.  Every time I pulled in the pits it was the same.  All the Meathead car ran the entire weekend without any mechanical repairs that I saw.  There was some accident damage on one car that was actually repaired in time for the car to go back out on the next session.  If you have been wanting to get out on a road race track.... call Mike.  He will make it all happen for far less money than you can imagine but I want to warn you... be careful... it is addictive. 

In case you haven't figured out.... I'm an old fart.  In about six weeks I'll be 72... and I have to tell you.... I don't remember being this excited about anything since I was a kid on Christmas eve.  And the $64.00 question of "am I too old now" was answered... it appears to be no.  Damn I can't wait for the next time at the track."
Jere Stahl, SCCA Novice Permit

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“We appreciated the professionalism and preparation level that MEATHEAD Racing bought to the tire test”
Jeremy Thoennes, SCCA Club Racing Technical Manager.

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"When I was decided to get back into SCCA racing, I settled on the Spec Miata class. I rented a car from Meathead Racing that was first rate in every regard, safety, cost, reliability, and performance. They welcomed me and my family into their camp and showed us all a great time. The car finished 5th on it's first weekend on the track. Rentals that run up front, what more could you ask for?"
Chris Kellett, SCCA Racer

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"MEATHEAD Racing is a great operation with great people. The depth of their racing and crewing experience is amazing and included a list of experienced competitors. MEATHEAD Racing managed everything to do with the race car, allowing me to focus 110% on the classroom sessions, on learning, on driving and on safely passing the school. They were always there to help and to let me know what to expect and when. I'm leaving my race car at home again, renting with MEATHEAD for the second school as well. I don't know why anyone would do it any other way! Thanks MEATHEAD Racing for a great event!"  
Tim Kress, SCCA Novice Permit