Trailers for Racing and Motorsports Teams

Whether you’re hauling a drag car to Houston Raceway Park, loading up dirt bikes for a weekend at Longhorn Motorplex, or transporting a sprint car across Texas, you need a trailer built to handle the job. At Trailer Place in Wharton, TX, we carry a full selection of car hauler trailers and enclosed motorsports trailers for serious racers and hobbyists alike.

What Motorsports Teams Need from a Trailer

Racing trailers have specific demands that casual hauling trailers can’t meet:

  • Low loading height — race cars are often lowered and can’t climb steep ramps
  • Maximum deck length — race cars + spare tires + toolboxes take up serious space
  • Enclosed security — race engines, parts, and electronics need to be protected from weather and theft
  • Interior lighting and outlets — for working on the car at the track
  • High GVWR — race cars with full fuel loads, spares, and tools add up fast

Best Trailer Options for Motorsports

Open Car Hauler Trailers — Best for Drag Racing and Track Days

Open car hauler trailers are the standard for drag racing and autocross. Low-profile decks make loading race cars straightforward, and open construction keeps the weight down.

  • Diamond C HDT car hauler — One of our most popular race haulers. 18–24 ft, 7,000–9,990 lb GVWR, tilt-deck or ramp configurations. Low 18″ load height makes it easy to get lowered cars on and off.
  • Iron Bull car hauler — Heavy-duty steel build, excellent for sprint cars, modifieds, or vehicles with significant weight. Available in bumper-pull and gooseneck versions.
  • Kaufman car hauler trailers — Premium construction with a clean finish. Popular with weekend track warriors who want something that looks as sharp as their car.
  • Aluma aluminum car haulers — Lightweight design reduces tow vehicle requirements significantly. Ideal for pulling with a half-ton or 3/4-ton truck without blowing your GVWR budget.

Enclosed Car Hauler Trailers — For Serious Competitors and Toy Haulers

Serious racers who travel to distant tracks choose enclosed trailers. Your car is protected from road debris, weather, and prying eyes. Many use the front of the trailer as a mobile garage — add AC, shelving, and a generator and you have a full pit setup.

  • Cargo Craft enclosed car haulers — Available in 24–36 ft configurations. V-nose front maximizes interior length. Ramp door, side door, and built-in lighting options. Great value for racers at every budget level.
  • Alcom enclosed trailers — Aluminum framing reduces weight significantly — important when you’re loading a heavy race car and need to stay under your tow vehicle’s GVWR.
  • Pace enclosed trailers — Popular with motorcycle and ATV racers who need a secure, clean space to transport multiple units plus gear.

Gooseneck Car Haulers — For Multi-Car Teams and Large Builds

Race teams running two or more cars — or hauling a car plus a chase truck setup — often need a gooseneck trailer. Gooseneck configurations allow longer deck lengths (up to 40 ft), higher GVWRs, and better weight distribution for safe highway travel.

  • Iron Bull gooseneck car hauler — Available in 30–40 ft configurations. Load two race cars end-to-end with room for the toolbox and tire racks.
  • Diamond C gooseneck flatbed — Heavy-duty flatbed for hauling a race car plus a golf cart, pit scooter, or second vehicle alongside it.

Tow Vehicle Requirements for Race Trailers

Match your trailer to your tow vehicle carefully. An overloaded truck is a safety hazard on the highway:

  • Open car hauler (7,000–10,000 lb GVWR) — 3/4-ton truck minimum. A well-equipped Ford F-250 or Ram 2500 handles most.
  • Enclosed car hauler 24–28 ft (10,000–14,000 lb GVWR) — 1-ton truck strongly recommended. F-350, Ram 3500, or equivalent.
  • Gooseneck car hauler — Dually 1-ton required for most configurations. Ram 3500, F-350 SRW with enhanced payload, or F-450 for heavy setups.

In Stock and Ready to Go

We maintain a rotating inventory of car haulers and enclosed trailers at our Wharton, TX lot. Call ahead to check what’s available or to get a quote on a specific configuration. We also offer financing for racers looking to upgrade their hauling setup without draining their race budget.

📞 (979) 532-1486 — Trailer Place, 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488. Financing available. Nationwide shipping to any race shop or track.