Title: Fabricate bare chassis or component parts.
Course: Motorsports Technology II (20105-II) > Section: Applying Tools for Fabrication

Fabrication should include the following steps:

- Acquire the rules and safety regulations for the specific motorsports project.
- Determine the design of the project.
- Determine the materials to be used.
- Use or make a scale drawing of design or make a scale model of the design (if applicable).
- Cut and fabricate the materials to desired lengths.
- Lay out materials on a chassis fixture or table (if applicable).

Note: Do final welding of chassis or component parts as needed before the installation of sheet metal.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the importance of understanding the rules and safety regulations of the desired project before beginning to fabricate a chassis?
- What are the skills needed to build a motorsports project?
- What are five safety hazards when fabricating a chassis or component parts?
- What factors should be considered when placing the tack weld?
- Why is the correct size of spot weld important?