Garage 56 Engineering

Trackside Support & Race Car Transport

Professional Miata-focused trackside support for HPDE, time trial, club racing, Spec Miata, and MX-5 race weekends. Show up prepared, stay focused, and let Garage 56 handle the car.

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Miata Focused
Trackside Ready
Race Engineering Support
New Milford, CT
Why Trackside Support Matters

Race weekends are expensive. Wasted sessions are worse.

From pre-session checks and tire pressure management to emergency repairs and data review, our job is to help you maximize every lap while keeping the car reliable, safe, and properly supported.

Pre-Session Confidence

Torque checks, fluid checks, tire pressures, fueling support, and basic inspections before you roll out.

In-Paddock Mechanical Support

Minor repairs, adjustments, troubleshooting, and setup changes performed at the track by Miata specialists.

Race Engineering Mindset

Driver feedback, setup direction, tire management, and optional data review to help turn laps into progress.

Trackside Support Pricing

Technician, Mechanic & Engineering Support

Choose shared support for an efficient race weekend or dedicated support when your event requires focused attention.

Service Rate
Shared Trackside Support
Multiple customers under the Garage 56 tent		 $495 / day
Dedicated Technician $850 / day
Lead Technician + Engineering Support $1,250 / day
Weekend Race Support — Dedicated Technician
Friday through Sunday		 $2,250
Weekend Race Support — Technician + Engineer
Friday through Sunday		 $3,250
Included Support

What’s Included

  • Basic pre-session inspections
  • Tire pressure management
  • Wheel torque checks
  • Fueling assistance
  • Driver support and session readiness
  • Data review with engineering package
  • Minor repairs and adjustments
Not Included

Pass-Through Items

  • Parts
  • Fluids
  • Tires
  • Crash damage repair
  • Major mechanical work
  • Track entry fees or event registration
  • Consumables not listed in your quote
Vehicle Transportation

Race Car Transport To The Track

Transportation is calculated round trip from Garage 56 Engineering to the racetrack and back to Garage 56 Engineering.

Service Rate
Vehicle Transport $2.00 / mile
Local Track Delivery
Under 100 miles round trip		 $350 minimum
Same-Day Pickup / Return $500 minimum
Multi-Car Transport Quoted individually

Example: New Milford → Watkins Glen → New Milford is approximately 500 miles round trip. At $2.00 per mile, transportation would be approximately $1,000.

Additional Event Fees

Common Trackside Add-Ons

These items may apply depending on the racetrack, event duration, staffing needs, and level of support requested.

Hotel AccommodationPass-through
Technician Per Diem$75 / day / person
Toll ReimbursementActual cost
Generator Fuel$50 / day
Tent / Hospitality Access$75 / day
Golf Cart / Pit Vehicle$50 / day
Rain Tire Mount & Balance$100 / set
Trackside Alignment$250
Corner Weighting$350
Emergency Parts Procurement20% service fee
Trailer StorageActual cost
After-Hours Work$250 / hr
Weekend Packages

Full-Service Event Support

For drivers who want a simpler, more complete track weekend experience.

HPDE

HPDE Weekend Support

$1,495 + mileage
  • Vehicle transport
  • Paddock setup
  • Shared technician support
  • Pre-session checks
Club Racing

Club Racing Weekend Support

$3,495 + mileage
  • Vehicle transport
  • Dedicated technician
  • Pre-event inspection
  • Post-event inspection
  • Tire management
  • Basic setup support
Arrive & Drive

Arrive & Drive Package

Quoted individually
  • Race car
  • Transport
  • Consumables
  • Trackside support
  • Driver-specific event planning

Ready for your next event?

Tell us where you’re racing, what car you’re bringing, and the level of support you need. We’ll put together a custom quote for your event.

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Pricing is subject to availability, event location, staffing requirements, parts availability, and final event scope. Final quotes may vary based on customer needs and race weekend logistics.