Leaving Your Car Overnight At Divisional Races

Ron Finney · 10-03-2008, 03:52 PM

We used to be in the motel group too. I always used a tongue lock on the trailer, even though it was an enclosed trailer. Like everyone is saying, there are very few incidents around the country at divisionals, however my thought is, why be one of them if you can do a couple of things to discourage it. Yes, I believe that if they want your stuff they will get it, but as the professionals will tell you, they want to get in and get out fast. So a tongue lock in addition to the lock that goes through the latch can help slow someone down and it takes only seconds to put on. The car cover is a great idea too, same concept plus it keeps your car cleaner (bonus). I have seen guys keep a hunk of 5/16" chain that they just thread through two wheels of the trailer once they get there....I always considered it, just never got around to it. I have seen a few that have purchased the tire boot system, but that is awful bulky and not sure you need that.

I think with a good tongue lock and a car cover you will have done about the best you can.

Good Luck! See ya at the races!!!!

Ron/Meridee Finney
396V S/C

10-03-2008, 03:52 PM	#7
Ron Finney Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 168 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Leaving Your Car Overnight At Divisional Races We used to be in the motel group too. I always used a tongue lock on the trailer, even though it was an enclosed trailer. Like everyone is saying, there are very few incidents around the country at divisionals, however my thought is, why be one of them if you can do a couple of things to discourage it. Yes, I believe that if they want your stuff they will get it, but as the professionals will tell you, they want to get in and get out fast. So a tongue lock in addition to the lock that goes through the latch can help slow someone down and it takes only seconds to put on. The car cover is a great idea too, same concept plus it keeps your car cleaner (bonus). I have seen guys keep a hunk of 5/16" chain that they just thread through two wheels of the trailer once they get there....I always considered it, just never got around to it. I have seen a few that have purchased the tire boot system, but that is awful bulky and not sure you need that. I think with a good tongue lock and a car cover you will have done about the best you can. Good Luck! See ya at the races!!!! Ron/Meridee Finney 396V S/C __________________ Ron Finney 396V S/C