How to Build a Ministock Race Car

Building Your Mini Stock Race Car

• 1

  Lay two 4-foot by 2-foot planks on their sides to form the sides of a box. Place two 2-foot by 2-foot planks on the inside corners of the ends of each larger plank to form the top and bottom of the box. Use a staple gun to fasten them into place. The planks should be no thicker than 1/2 inch.

• 2

  Using the staple gun, attach another 4-foot by 2-foot plank to the bottom of your box to create a base.

• 3

  Using the staple gun, attach a 2-foot by 2-foot plank to the top of the box on the side. If you've done the project correctly up to this point you should have a 4-foot by 2-foot by 2-foot box with a 2-foot by 2-foot opening on the top of the box.

• 4

  Sand the edges of the box under they are smooth. Use spray paint or another kind of paint to decorate your box car with designs of your choice.

• 5

  Attach the wheels with the brackets using a drill to screw them in on the bottom corners of your box. Each bracket will require 4 1-1/4 inch screws.

• 6

  Allow the paint to dry for the length of time specified in the manufacturer's instructions. Take your car to a hilly area and use it to race down the hills.