Race Car Trailers

Keep your race car while transporting with a premium-quality enclosed race car trailer from Millennium Trailers. Browse our inventory of enclosed race car trailers for sale today, or design your custom one using our trailer designer tool.

About Enclosed Race Car Trailers

Enclosed race car trailers are your standard car haulers with walls and ceilings built around the trailer. That makes them a much more favorable choice for race car hauling compared to open race car trailers.

That’s due to the fact that, because of walls and a ceiling, an enclosed race car trailer much better protects the car and cargo from weather and road hazards.

What’s more, such trailers also provide the option to include living quarters, which allows racers and the crew to stay at the track on multiple-day events. That alone can significantly reduce the cost of such events.

The main detractor to enclosed race car trailers is, as usual, the cost. Entry-level enclosed race car trailers are normally twice the price of similar-sized open trailers. But the truth is that, in the long term, enclosed race car trailers prove to be much more cost-efficient.

Key Advantages of Enclosed Race Car Trailers

If you still feel reluctant about buying an enclosed race car trailer, the following advantages should dispel your doubts:

• Better Protection from Elements: The key benefit of enclosed race car trailers is, of course, the fact they provide comprehensive protection from weather elements such as rain, snow, and sun exposure. This shields the race car from potential damage and wear that can occur during transportation.
• Security: Enclosed trailers offer enhanced security features, helping to prevent theft or vandalism. The enclosed structure and lockable doors keep the race car and related equipment safe when left unattended.
• Bigger Storage Space: Besides the car itself, enclosed trailers often have additional storage space for tools, spare parts, and other necessary equipment. This makes them very convenient for race teams who need to carry a lot of gear.
• Comfort and Convenience: Many enclosed race car trailers come equipped with amenities such as lighting, electrical outlets, and even air conditioning or heating systems, which can provide comfort during long hauls and on race days.
• Customization Options: Enclosed race car trailers can be easily customized to accommodate more space or additional features, such as air conditioning, a small kitchen, or living quarters, allowing you to turn your trailer into a small command center for every racing event you attend.

Overall, while enclosed race car trailers may represent a higher initial investment, their benefits in terms of protection, security, and convenience often justify the cost, especially for those seriously involved in motorsport.

Types of Enclosed Race Car Trailers for Sale at Millennium Trailers

Enclosed race car trailers come in various types and configurations, each designed to meet specific needs and preferences. Here are some common types of enclosed race car trailers available at Millennium Trailers:

How to Choose the Right Race Car Trailer?

There are hundreds of different issues to consider when designing a race trailer. These are the top most important considerations:

• Size
• Length
• Weight
• Living Quarters
• Flooring
• Car Loading

Considering these factors plays a crucial role in finding or designing the right trailer for a race car. To make this process less daunting, be sure to get in touch with our team. We’ll be happy to help you choose the best hauler for your needs.

Race Car Trailer Size

The size of race trailers is normally 2 dimensional. The maximum width for any vehicle in the United States is 102″. Therefore, the two dimensions that need consideration are the height and the length.

The trailer must be able to accommodate the height of any type of vehicle. Normally, race cars are lower to the ground and not very tall. With that in mind, a race trailer can be configured to be a stacker trailer, which allows cars to be on two levels in the trailer.

Regarding the standard interior height for a race car trailer, it’s normally 6’6”, but it’s possible to make it higher. Taller trailers naturally give a better feeling in living quarters. An 11′ interior is normally the maximum height.

Overall Trailer Length

A race car trailer needs to accommodate numerous items besides the car itself. From racing fuel and essential tools to spare parts and even camping equipment, fitting all these items may require a longer trailer.

Long story short, buying a longer trailer in-stock may achieve the best price. However, you must also remember that the length affects the trailer’s maneuverability. In this case, gooseneck enclosed trailers are a good option, as they are generally more maneuverable than other types of trailers despite their larger dimensions.

Be sure to make a list of all the items you want to fit into your race car trailer and measure their dimensions. Doing so will help you decide whether you should invest in a longer trailer or whether you can keep things shorter.

Gross Vehicle Weight

Start by calculating the total weight (or an approximate weight) of everything you plan to load into the trailer; this figure represents your payload. Each trailer comes with a specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the maximum allowed weight of both the payload and the trailer itself.

For instance, a trailer with triple 7,000-pound axles has a GVWR of 21,000 pounds. If the trailer itself weighs 8,000 pounds, you have a payload capacity of 13,000 pounds, meaning the total weight of your loaded items shouldn’t surpass 13,000 pounds.

The towing capacity of your vehicle is determined by the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR), which includes both the loaded trailer and the tow vehicle’s weight. For example, if your tow vehicle’s GCWR is 19,000 pounds and the vehicle weighs 7,000 pounds, the combined weight of the trailer and its load should not exceed 12,000 pounds.

Note that aluminum trailers can reduce the trailer’s weight, potentially allowing for a higher payload.

Living Quarters and Other Household Comforts

With Millennium Trailers, you’ll be able to fully customize your race car trailer with living quarters and household comforts, such as a bathroom, fully- equipped kitchen, or entertainment systems (e.g., a TV or a radio). All these items are available a la carte or in a complete package. If you intend to live in your race car trailer while traveling, equipping it with essential household items is vital.

Floor Coverings

The top types of floors for race car trailers are:

• Thermo Polyolefin: Black Coin TPO
• Vinyl
• Aluminum Tread Plate
• Extruded Aluminum Plank
• Carpet
• Standard Flooring: Engineered Plywood

Each flooring type offers different advantages, but the most popular type of flooring is black coin. Such flooring offers durability and a more slip-resistant texture, perfect for hauling race cars. Aluminum is another popular choice, but it tends to become slippery when fluids are spilled on it.

Think about your situation and what works best.

Race Car Loading

The two main methods for loading a race car into a trailer are either driving it in or using a winch. Driving in is more cost-effective but requires enough space to exit the car and doesn’t work for non-operational cars.

Ground clearance is crucial; adjusting the loading angle with ramp extensions or raising the ramp door can help. Most trailers feature a beaver tail to ease the transition to the flat trailer floor, which can be extended for very low cars. The goal is to transport your race car without damage due to low clearance, causing the car to rub against the trailer.

Buy Premium-Quality Enclosed Race Car Trailer at Millennium Trailers

At Millennium Trailers, you have access to an array of top-tier enclosed race car haulers, each engineered to accommodate various types of race vehicles.

And if our current selection doesn’t meet your specific requirements, don’t worry – you can customize your own trailer with assistance from our expert team using our “Design Your-Own-Trailer” tool.

Explore our thoughtfully chosen range of enclosed race car trailers today, or take advantage of our custom trailer design survey. If you’re unsure which option to choose or would like more information about our offerings, give us a call or contact us via our online form.