Mercedes Sprinter Van Racking for Motorsport

Mercedes Sprinter Van Racking Motorsport

Motorsport racing team, this customer asked us to provide solutions for the problems they faced trying to store everything they needed to store in this unique build for a kart racing support vehicle. Problems we were asked to solve included a solution for storing kart wheels and tyres and a flexible storage solution for storing two karts in transit. The support vehicle also needed to function as a service van when attending race meetings.

Kart transport problem solution

We used a clever system of telescopic poles, which are secured in place via a combination of rails on the floor and roof. Telescopic poles can be moved along the rail and provide a securing point for strapping the karts too, this system creates the ultimate in flexibility as when not in use they are quickly removed and can be stored within the racking system. In a nutshell, they are there when you need them during transportation and removed when at a race meeting when they are not required.

Kart wheels and tyres storage problem solution

Storing the kart wheels and tyres was fairly simple to solve. Van Racking Solutions in-house design team used a standard shelving system, measured the wheels and tyres, and added some rail to the front of the shelving so each tyre and or wheel is lined up along the shelf safely. This simple solution allows for multiple-wheel storage as per the customer’s request.

Our designers then turned their attention to producing a racking system that allowed the van to be used to service and repair the karts while at race meetings.

Products we used for the racking installation

We started by installing a Polypropylene lining kit, these lightweight and easy wipe clean kits provide protection for the van’s internal panels, plus a pleasing working environment for the user. A 12mm replacement resin floor was installed, providing a strong and stable base for the racking.

Drivers side racking products

From the rear, is a stack of steel drawers of mixed sizes, ideal storage for heavy mechanics tools. A wide workbench features above the drawer units with covered overhead storage. The Middle and the bulkhead end get shelving units, which accommodate the stock of tyres and wheels. See the image to view the telescopic poles in place and not how they can be easily repositioned along the floor and roof rails.

Passengers side racking products

Covered storage over the wheel arch area turns this often difficult to use space into a cupboard storage facility. Open shelving a steel drawer and two service cases occupy the rear end racking on this side. Towards the sliding door, there is some floor level open storage, flexible open shelving units with mats and dividers plus a designated kart tyre and wheel storage section.

Bulkhead racking products

No space is left to waste in this build so the bulkhead has a simple but effective unit. A single wide steel drawer is underneath an additional workbench, this means that working space is easily accessible from the passenger side door so you do not have to open the rear doors if you have a quick job to do that needs a work surface.

Mercedes Sprinter Van Racking Motorsport design highlights

Smart design techniques to overcome specific storage problems | 12mm replacement resin floor finished in Marble Grey | full polyethylene lining kit | bulkhead workbench | multiple Steel drawers | flexible open shelving | parts cases | workbench to rear | high level covered storage area | highly flexible telescopic poles