How I Got My Race Car Ready To DOMINATE in 2023

Since I bought my 1964 Hillman Imp Race car, I’ve been non-stop. Restoring the interior, customising it to my liking and fitting in new tech. Now, the car is finally ready for my first ever car race this weekend at Silverstone. In fact, when this video is released, I’ll be doing Qualifying! Watch to the end to see what it takes to prepare a race car.

Overall, it’s been a long project but an incredibly educational one. I’ve learnt how to wire most of the car, drilled holes where I never thought I would, and properly rigged the car with cameras and audio for my future videos. A lot of other small bits happened off-camera too! There is LOTS of cool stuff to come. I’ll be critiquing and analysing my own driving and the races to give you an insight into how I think. You can help me as well with advice and tips.

The Main Parts:
Seat: Cobra Suzuka - Standard Width
Quick release: Racetech GT Quick Release
Battery: Varley Lithium Li-5
Pedal Plate: OBP Dark Matter Drivers Flat Footrest
Foot Rest: OBP Dark Matter Drivers Footrest
Cage Foam: Demon Tweeks Roll Bar Padding
Leather Straps: Holden Vintage & Classic - Leather Bonnet Straps - Short

Let me know what you want to see next in the comments.

ABOUT ME:
I’m Will, a former racing driver, turned trackday legend, driver coach and content creator. I used to compete in the British Kart Championships, and I am now entering the world of track days, car mods and classic car racing!

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In future, I hope to drive a wider range of cars and tracks whilst growing my YouTube and collaborating with other creators!

An Influencing Media Production.

0:00 Intro
0:16 Cleaning Up
1:32 Sorting The Inside
4:21 Custom Door Cards
4:39 Parts Delivery
5:04 Quick Release Boss
5:24 Telemetry and Data Logger
7:19 Take A Seat
10:34 Weight-Saving Battery
11:14 Roll-Cage Foam
11:22 Final Touches
11:39 Finished Piece

#HillmanImp
#ClassicTouringCar
#RacePreparation

[alainl]

Not only a pilot Will but a good worker too on your car ! 👍🇨🇵

[CharlieT_PhotoG]

I'm in love with your imp Will. I've always been a big fan of the imps, so very happy to see you adding to the grid. Best of luck for the season.

[wriggiepark-jnvo]

Well done you buying a Imp and racing it all the best I will be watching out for you

[benjaminwheeler]

Great vids and commentary! Keep going, good luck for the racing!

[limjamrace]

Smashing video Will..Was hoping you were going to give a full explanation..Best wishes for Silverstone!

[jamesmckenzie]

Hope you don’t regret moving the oil pressure warning light away from closer to your eye line !!!

[clivewilliams]

Not what I would call competition car prep, but then I prefer to drive my cars rather than polish them. The most important competition car prep is to ensure it gets to the finish because without that you can't win, after that you can show it off.