Safety & Mounts

Check your battery size, mounting location, and the conditions your chassis sees. Dirt cars deal with more constant movement and vibration, while asphalt cars call for tight, rigid mounting. A properly built battery box or hold down keeps weight secure, prevents shifting, and avoids electrical strain and wear during long runs.

Choose a mount that locks the extinguisher firmly into place without slowing down access. Aluminum mounts with positive-locking clamps offer strength without unnecessary weight and keep the extinguisher reachable even when the cockpit gets chaotic.

Track cars typically don’t use consumer-style safety kits, but components like extinguishers, mounts, and secure electrical hardware often overlap with general automotive safety needs. Focus on durable, racing-grade hardware that stays reliable under heat and vibration, not generic kits.

A secure battery keeps the electrical system stable, prevents dangerous voltage drop from movement, and protects wiring from strain. A shifting battery can upset weight distribution – locking it down ensures consistent handling throughout.

In an emergency, seconds matter. A rigid mount ensures the extinguisher stays put during hard racing, yet can be released instantly. The right mount protects the extinguisher from damage and guarantees it’s accessible when a driver or crew member needs it.

We check every battery box, hold down, and fire extinguisher mount like it’s going on one of our own cars. Welds are inspected, clamp pressure gets checked, and each piece is run through vibration and heat cycles to see how it holds up when the chassis starts working. If a part shows flex, loosens up, or won’t stay locked in, it doesn’t make it past testing.

Sure. Tell us what you’re working with — dirt car, asphalt, something older — and we’ll look at your battery box, hold down, or extinguisher setup and let you know what makes sense. We’ve dealt with enough different cars over the years to spot what’ll hold up and what won’t.