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Getting Vehicles Out of Storage Checklist

Originally published March 19, 2021. Last updated February 28, 2024.

After a long, cold winter, it’s time for track cars to come out of hibernation in many parts of the country. There’s a lot that can go wrong when a car sits for months, so here’s a refresher for getting vehicles out of storage.

1. Check Everything Under the Hood

Grab a flashlight and

February 28th, 2024|Motorsports Risk Management, Off-Track|

5 Biggest Towing Hazards

A trailer for towing your track car can be a great investment as you become more involved in motorsports. You’ll save wear and tear on your track vehicle, have more flexibility over what you bring to the track, and have an opportunity try out tracks further from home. But towing does come with some hazards.

Towing a vehicle can be intimidating if you’ve

January 10th, 2024|Off-Track, Safety|

What Does Off-Track Insurance Cover?

If you have a dedicated track car, you’re probably very aware of the time and money you have in it — as well as the risks it faces from damage on the track. HPDE Insurance is the go-to solution to protect your track car during the season. But what about when the season’s over?

While the risks are different when you’re not driving

October 31st, 2023|Off-Track|

Sim Racing FAQs

It’s winter again for much of the country, which means most tracks aren’t holding HPDE events. But other options exist. Sim racing is great fun and can help keep your mind and reflexes sharp during the off-season.

If you’re not familiar with sim racing as a sport, read on to learn more. We answer many of your sim racing questions, including how sim

January 11th, 2023|Motorsports Fun, Motorsports Tips, Off-Track|

10 Low-Cost and No-Cost Ways to Improve Your Track Car

You don’t have to break the bank to improve your performance at your next track day. While it’s true some car mods can be pricey, there are plenty of low-cost and no-cost ways to improve your track car. Here are 10 you can do on the cheap for increased performance and better safety.

1. Balance the Wheels and Tires

Balanced wheels and tires make

March 25th, 2022|Motorsports Tips, Off-Track|

2020 Motorsports Year in Review

With 2020 fading into the rear-view mirror, many motorsports participants are letting out a sigh of relief. The challenges and difficulties of last year were many, and like you, Lockton Motorsports is wishing for more health and happiness for everyone in 2021.

Even so, every day at the track is a chance for self-reflection and an opportunity for improvement. Reflecting on our own

January 14th, 2021|Off-Track, Uncategorized|

10 Great Pop Culture Cars

As HPDE enthusiasts know, everyone loves a fast car, especially when it’s iconic. Here are 10 of our favorite great pop culture cars.

10. 1975 Ford Gran Torino in Starsky and Hutch

When Paul Michael Glaser first saw the bright red and white 1975 Ford Gran Torino on set, his first thought was “Striped Tomato.” But the car was soon a cult classic, thanks

March 24th, 2020|Motorsports Fun, Off-Track|

2019 in Review—What’s Changed and What’s Coming

As 2019 winds down, we can’t help but reflect on the past year. 2019 in review—We launched a new website, made policy improvements and partnered with Track Rabbit. All these exciting changes were centered around improving our offerings for you.

2019 in Review: New website

We know you want to purchase your insurance and get on with your event preparations, so

January 8th, 2020|Motorsports Insurance, Off-Track|