Race Car Technology
Curriculum Description
The Race Car Technology curriculum is designed to educate students in the art of building and maintaining all aspects of a racing car or truck. Students will also be able to demonstrate blueprint reading and perform basic welding skills.
Course work includes racing engine assembly, racing engine preparation, chassis fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, blueprint reading, welding, race car set-up, record keeping of race car technology and other related topics. Students will develop skills through classroom and shop/lab activities.
Graduates should qualify for employment as an entry-level engine preparation specialist, engine assembly specialist, chassis fabricator and welder, chassis set-up technician, interior sheet metal fabricator and general race car preparation technician.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A60400 REVISED
NC CIP: 47.0604
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POS Approved: Fall 2021
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| RCT 110 | Introduction to Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| RCT 141 | Basic Race Car Susp/Steer | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| RCT 151 | Basic Race Car Brake Sys | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 161 | Basic Race Car Elect Sys | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 11 | 16 | 0 | 18 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCT 115 | Race Engines Fundamentals | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| RCT 121 | Race Car MIG Welding | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 181 | Perf Engine Elect Systems | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| RCT 183 | Perf Engine Fuel Sys | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 16 | 0 | 15 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEC 111 | Machine Processes I | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 131 | Racing Man/Trans/Pwtrains | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 231 | Race Car TIG Welding | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| WLD 110 | Cutting Processes | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 6 | 16 | 0 | 12 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Writing/Research in the Disc | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| RCT 252 | Racing Engine Preparation | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select a minimum of 4 credit hours: | |||||
| Racing Engine Accessories | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| AND | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) | |
| Total: | 11 | 13 | 0 | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| RCT 254 | Racing Chassis Fab | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| RCT 255 | Racing Sheet Metal Fab | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| RCT 256 | Race Car Set-up | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Total: | 9 | 18 | 0 | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours: 76
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, PHI 230, PHI 240, ART 111, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
Work-Based Learning WBL 111 is an optional course. Please see your advisor for more information.
A60400 REVISED