Garage… man-cave… race shop…male crisis-center… No matter what you call the space where people work on their toys, it’s as much a part of these sports as the places we ride.
Below is the race shop of Team Arctic’s Colt Dellandrea.
Located in Kincardine, Ontario, Colt’s shop serves as ground-zero for an oval racing effort aimed at the Champ 440 class in the Eastern Pro Tour.
Like all dedicated racers, Colt (and his dad) spend untold hours in their shop, building and prepping his sled and equipment. In fact, since he’s still recovering from a broken femur (the result of an ATV crash in 2011), Colt spends WAY MORE time in the shop than he’d probably prefer.
The good news is that his sled should be dialed and he’ll likely get the green flag from the doctor to start racing again this season.
Without further adieu, here’s Colt’s shop and his own descriptions of it:
Here’s the view of our shop from the outside/front. That’s the whole thing! It’s not big by any means… 10.5 x 21 feet to be exact.
The end/front view of the shop, just to get an idea of its size.
Our driveway is occupied by our trailers.
This is the race trailer.
Inside the shop. Notice the idler wheel “fresh off the mill.”
Here’s another shot of the mill, which we bought this spring along with a lathe. Both have been getting A LOT of use helping to fabricate parts and shaving weight of current parts.
Do a 180-degree turn from the mill and this is what you see.
Another shot from the back of the shop.
As you can see from this shot, the race sled is coming together with the front suspension now on (sporting a fresh powder-coating). When this pic was taken the rear suspension was out, while other parts that were sitting on the red tool box were ready to go back on the sled.
Check out the new color scheme!
This is the workstation on side wall of the shop.
ArcticInsider made its way onto the beer fridge in the shop. And of course the shop is equipped with satellite TV.
This is me and my dad Wayne (on the left). We do all the fabrication, sled setup and preparation.
Thanks for checking out our shop. Wish us luck this season!
Looks Great! When you’re as well organized and well equipped as it shows in that shop, it doesn’t need to be huge to get ‘er done. Now what’s under the towel? Just kiddin, good luck this year.
Good luck this season!
I can’t believe how many studs are in the track…must take a week to put them in!
It’s not the size that matters (shop) it’s how you use it. Looks like you guys are loaded for bear again this year. Go get ’em Colt, have fun and I’m sure you will be making several trips to the winners circle.
Best wishes
Gary
Who wouldn’t want to spend a Saturday afternoon in that place?
You guys have always done a great job with the space you have you’ve always impressed me with your set up. Many hours spent in the shop with you Colt. Wishing yous all the best this season I know you’ve put the time and dedication in I know your ready for it. Well deserved reconition. Congrats guys all the best for 2012/2013