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Course Schedule 2011
October 31 - December 30
2012 classes
January 9 - March 9
April 9 - June 8
June 18 - August 17
August 27 - October 26
Oct 29 - December 28
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Hedgecock Racing Academy Stock Car Fabrication Certification - the Launch Pad for Motor Sports Careers
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HRE Stock Car Fabrication Certification Fast
Facts
Cost: $8,950
Class Size: 10-12
# of Weeks: 9
Class Hours: M-F 8 AM - 4:30 PM; Saturday &
Sunday - Optional
Hotel Information: Crestwood Suites & Corporate Apartments
Equipment: During your experience at Hedgecock Racing, you will use
and be trained to operate the following machines
Greenlee Tubing
Benders |
Milling Machine |
Cold Cut Saws |
Tubing Knotchers |
Miller Wire
Welders |
Hydraulic Metal
Shear |
Sheet Metal
Rollers |
Iron Worker |
Plasma Cutter |
Hydraulic Press |
Metal Lathe |
Vertical Band
Saws |
Horizontal Band
Saws |
Porta Band Saws |
Miller Tig Welders |
Sheet Metal
Break |
Rotex Metal
Punchers |
Oxygen & Acetalene
Torch |
Bead Roller |
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Course Description
During your time with us at Hedgecock
Racing Academy, our team will be dedicated to your
training and successful certification. The program is
designed to simulate the action packed and fast pace of
working for a stockcar race team.
Daily Schedule
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Monday
- Friday
Weekends |
8
AM - 4:30PM (or later if necessary)
Optional: Racing is a weekend business. Saturday
& Sunday classes will be on an as needed basis
and optional
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Hedgecock Racing Academy – Stock Car Fabrication Certification Program Overview
WEEK 1 - Introduction to Welding:
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Learning the
hardware needed to mig weld |
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Learn how to
adjust welders for different thicknesses |
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Welding beads
on flat surfaces and tubing |
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Learning how
to set up tig welder |
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Welding aluminum
and steel with tig welder |
WEEK 2 - Introduction to Types of Machinery Used In
Sheet Metal Fabrication
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Learn how to
layout sheet metal templates |
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Learn how to
make patterns |
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How to operate
sheet metal shears |
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How to operate
bead roller |
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How to operate
Rotex punch |
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How to operate
sheet metal roller |
WEEK 3- Introduction to Bending Rollbars & Tubing
Knotchers: bars & Tubing
Knotchers:
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Getting familiar
with benders and degree protractors |
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How to figure
bend degrees |
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Figure distances
between bends |
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Figure bend
rotation |
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How to fit roll
bars |
WEEK 4- Introduction to Frame Jigs & Suspension:
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How to use cold
cut saws |
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How to use vertical
band saws |
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How to figure
angles for tubing joints |
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How to read
blue prints for chassis parts |
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Making A-frames,
spindles, and rear suspension |
WEEK 5- Introduction to Making Steel & Aluminum Panels: :
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How to align
chassis on surface plate |
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Align rear end
in chassis |
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Check front
end settings |
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Using templates |
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Mounting body |
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Fitting front
and rear windows |
Weeks
6, 7 , 8, & 9 will be dedicated to building
a race car from scratch and track testing it as
a class. The class will work on the car fabrication
as a team and have the opportunity to work pit
crew positions.
*minimum of 6 students required to build a complete car
WEEK 6
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Fabricate new
chassis, roll cage, interior sheet metal |
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Manufacture
suspension |
WEEK 7
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Mount body |
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Assemble suspension |
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Install motor
and transmission |
WEEK 8
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Set-up for race
track |
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Track Test |
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Pit Practice
and Training |
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Job
opportunity discussions |
**For more information about Hedgecock Racing Academy
Programs - Contact Us*
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Enrollment
Information
Hedgecock Racing Academy's premier
fabrication program consist of nine weeks of intensive
training at the company's High Point, NC race shop.
Because of the intensity of Jay's programs -
Space is limited to approx 50-60 students per year. First Come First Serve.
Sign up now for Hedgecock Racing Academy’s Stock Car Certification Training program in three simple steps:
- ENROLL - Click here to fill out an enrollment application or by calling Hedgecock at 336-887-4221.
- PAY DEPOSIT - Pay deposit to hold your reservation either by completing the online form in step one or by contacting us at 336-887-4221, or jay@hedgecockracing.com
- PAY TUITION - Pay the remaining balance at least 30 days prior to the first day of class.
3. PAY TUITION - Pay the remaining balance at least
30 days prior to the first day of class.
Send check or money order to:
Hedgecock Racing Academy
1520 Horney Town Rd.
High Point, NC. 27265
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Hedgecock Racing Academy also offers JOB-SKILLS Classes such as WELDING 101.
We understand that this is a tough economy to find a job in. We've decided to do something about this. HRE is proud to offer short, effective JOB SKILLS Classes as our resources allow. Research has found that welding skills are some of the most sought after within racing and mechanical industries therefore we have decided tosuspend our regular fabrication certification and offer WELDING 101 as the first of our JOB SKILLS classes.
This 3 week course provides you with the basic welding skills and experience that allows you to confidently list Welding as a proficiency on your job resume. Class sizes are limited.
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