Benji Hicks Builds Double Nickel Race Cars and Puts Them to the Test!

Join us as Benji Hicks shares his journey from dirt track racer to chassis builder and business owner, providing insider insights into racing, car development, and the challenges of the sport. Discover what makes Double Nickel Race Cars stand out and how passion drives success in the competitive racing world. In this episode: Benji's racing beginnings and influences from his family legacy The evolution of his racing career, including notable wins and racing series Insights into building competitive race cars with a focus on quality and customer support The high costs of racing and how teams manage expenses, from tires to chassis The unique characteristics of tracks like Bulls Gap and the high banking experience The importance of innovation and preserving the spirit of competition in racing Future plans for Double Nickel Race Cars and the value of limited but high-quality production How racing community and customer relationship build a family-like environment. #fyp #race #racing #motorsport #automobile #dirttrackracing #dirtracing #podcast #latemodels https://www.doublenickelracecars.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Racing stories from ArrowHead and Iowa stock cars 00:29 - Introduction to Benji Hicks and his racing background 01:11 - Building and running double nickel chassis on the track 01:24 - The journey through Bulls Gap races and challenges faced 02:34 - Strategies for race prep and performance on big nights 03:21 - Technical issues during races, tire problems, and innovations 04:22 - Track dynamics and high banking experience at Bulls Gap 05:17 - The adrenaline rush of racing on extreme tracks 06:37 - Family roots in racing and early influences 07:25 - Transition from bandolero racing to dirt late models 08:48 - Growth through local to national series, and balancing education and racing 10:13 - Success in touring series and winning inaugural races 11:37 - The importance of professionalism and team support in racing 13:22 - The decision to build his own team with Double Nickel Race Cars 14:37 - The technical side: shock dynos, setup, and engineering support 16:25 - Memorable wins and the significance of family legacy 17:23 - Local tracks, racing circuits, and regional series in North Carolina and Tennessee 19:05 - Track safety, banking, and racing lines at Bulls Gap and in the region 20:12 - The state of local racing, weight rules, and the push for affordability 21:13 - The costs associated with racing engines, tires, and parts 22:22 - The ongoing effort to make racing more affordable and competitive 23:04 - Customer service and support as key differentiators in chassis building 33:50 - What customers get from Double Nickel Race Cars 36:44 - Car design differences, regulations, and innovation in chassis development 44:13 - Versatility of the chassis for multiple light model classes 44:54 - Future goals for Double Nickel Race Cars and managing production volume 48:19 - How to contact Benji and order your custom chassis 49:21 - Build times and the process of fabrication and assembly 51:04 - The importance of community, shared knowledge, and supporting racing families 52:23 - The fun side: dreaming of racing at major events and tracks 53:00 - Wrapping up with future race plans and heartfelt thanks Resources & Links: Double Nickel Race Cars by BHR Fabrication Benji Hicks Racing benjihicksracing.com Connect with Benji Hicks: Facebook Phone: 336-755-7033 Note: Explore the behind-the-scenes of chassis building, racing strategies, and the passion fueling local and national dirt racing scenes. This episode underscores the importance of community, innovation, and perseverance in motorsports.