Chris Prey Racing

Prey Racing Ladder
Progression Plan

Typical Driver Development Ladder
(Source: Champ Car. Reproduced with permission.)

Champ Car
		TOP SPEED Approx. 240 mph	WHEELBASE 120-126"	WEIGHT 1,550 lbs.
		HORSEPOWER Approx. 800	LENGTH 190-199"	CHASSIS Lola or Reynard
Champ Car is just one of several exciting race series' considered to be at the top-level of auto racing competition in the world today.
Engine:	Turbocharged, 2.65-liter (161.703 cubic inch) V-8
Cost:	Champ Car teams spend anywhere from $3.5-4 million annually.

Champ Car Atlantic Championship
		TOP SPEED Approx. 165 mph	WHEELBASE 106"	WEIGHT 1,265 lbs.
		HORSEPOWER Approx. 240	LENGTH 167.25"	CHASSIS Swift 014.a
In order to develop drivers for the Champ Car World Series, the Toyota Atlantic Championship has developed a race car package that shares the characteristics of a Champ Car while still providing the necessary training-ground format for aspiring young talent.
Engine:	Non-turbocharged Toyota 4A-GE inline, four-cylinder, fuel-injected, dual overhead cam engine.
Cost:	A Toyota Atlantic team can run the full 12-race season for about a minimum of $500,000.
Aerodynamics:	Uses similar front and rear wings, as well as downforce-generating sidepods as the Champ Cars.

Formula Dodge National Championship
		TOP SPEED Approx. 135 mph	WHEELBASE 96.75"	WEIGHT 1,100 lbs.
		HORSEPOWER Approx. 150	LENGTH 144"	CHASSIS Formula Dodge R/T 2000
The Formula Dodge R/T 2000 is for many aspiring young racers their first taste of a racecar in competition. Designed to be used both as a competitive and teaching platform, drivers begin the long journey of honing their racecraft in these sleek racers. All Formula Dodge R/T 2000 racecars are owned, maintained and operated by the Skip Barber Race Series.
Engine:	Normally aspirated Dodge in-line four, fuel-injected, single overhead cam engine.
Cost:	Formula Dodge National Championship drivers budget approximately $45,000 to contest a full season.
Aerodynamics:	Formula Dodge R/T 2000 racecars and Champ Cars both use front and rear wings, as well as downforce-generating sidepods, however, the wings on the R/T 2000 are of the single-element non-adjustable variety.

Stars of Tomorrow
		TOP SPEED Approx. 125 mph	WHEELBASE 55"	WEIGHT 375 lbs. (w/driver)
		HORSEPOWER Approx. 45	LENGTH 72"
Engine:	125cc

Illustrations by Jim Kasper for Champ Car.

Chris is searching for sponsorship in order to compete for Rookie of the Year honors and scholarships in one of the race series' options listed below. He expects to play a significant role in any of the series' championships his first year competing in his chosen formula. Chris' eventual goal is to race and win at the top levels of motorsport.

Plans for the future could include racing in any of the following series' that best fit your target audience (click series name for demographic details and car specs):