1The backup engine: Song's grunt engine is built top to bottom and incorporates much of what Skunk2 has to offer. The Sportcar boys take the K24 block/K20 head setup to just about every track event and can swap it in the race car on the fly.
2 The head mechanic: Vesko Rabinowitz is Song's righthand man and gets his hands dirty on everything from basic suspension swaps to fully built and boosted race engines. Vesko's also a key player in the pits on race days.
3 Extra fluids: Oil, coolant, and brake and transmission fluids are brought to every event and fresh fluids make their way into the race car as often as possible for increased reliability and performance.
4 The race car: The '95 Civic CX hatchback was built exclusively for Time Attack. Power is rated at 300 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque. The team's best effort so far: 1:58 at Buttonwillow Raceway-that's the Modified Class track record, mind you.
5 Corner balancing equipment: Song uses the shop's portable corner balancing machine to help dial in the suspension and account for any weight changes that the chassis may have been subjected to.
6 The cell phone: The majority of Song's business is conducted over the phone via text messaging or e-mail, which means a multi-functional cell is mandatory. His weapon of choice: a RIM BlackBerry.
7 The owner: Sportcar Motion's owner and founder, Loi Song, also owns both Time Attack race cars as well as a fully built drag car that has yet to debut.
8The shade: An E-Z Up canopy and comfortable chairs are put to good use in the pits, protecting the driver, crew, and the Civic from baking in the hot sun.
9 The laptop: Used for data logging information needed to make adjustments and manage changes on race day. An overview is reviewed following each session.
10The ice chest: Helps fight dehydration and keeps the team cool. Sportcar's cooler is always packed with ice-cold water and Song's favorite drink, iced tea.
11 Spare tires: Sportcar relies on sticky Toyo R888 R compounds for time attacking. A spare set is always tossed in the trailer.
12 The axles: Drive Shaft Shop axles have held up so well for Song and team that they've yet to break a set, even with the massive power numbers the K makes. Spare sets are always brought but never needed.
13The jack stands: Used primarily for changing tires, undercar inspections, corner balancing, brake pad swaps, and fluid changes in-between sessions.
14 Tire pressure gauge: Used to check pressure after every other lap. Pressures are adjusted according to track conditions.
15 Skunk2: Since sponsoring the project, Skunk2 performance and suspension products have helped catapult the little hatchback toward incredible performance records.
16 The splitter: Song's custom plywood splitter placed underneath the front bumper improves aerodynamics and stability. A spare is always kept on hand just in case the original gets lost in a lap.