Race Car Technology REVISED
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
NC CIP: 47.0604
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POS Approved: Fall 2025
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 115 | Oral Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 110 | Introduction to Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| RCT 121 | Race Car MIG Welding | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 250 | Racing Chassis Fab I | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 10 | 10 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 110 | Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 231 | Race Car TIG Welding | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| RCT 257 | Racing Chassis Fab II | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| WLD 110 | Cutting Processes | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 9 | 15 | 0 | 14 |
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 152 | Racing Set-Up I | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| RCT 182 | Engine Dyno I | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 4 | 12 | 0 | 10 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUM 110 | Technology and Society (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 115 | Race Engines Fundamentals | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| RCT 131 | Racing Man/Trans/Pwtrains | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 259 | Racing Set-Up II | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Total: | 10 | 13 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PSY 118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 251 | Engine Dyno II | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 252 | Racing Engine Preparation | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Small Business Management | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| Total: | 8 | 12 | 10 | 14 | |
Total Credit Hours: 68
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
A60400