Race Consulting

.1. Phone & Remote Consulting

Basic Phone Consult

$75 / 30 minutes

Includes:

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  Review of current setup (springs, shocks, bars, tires)
  
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  Track condition discussion (tacky, normal, slick, rough)
  
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  Entry / middle / exit balance diagnosis
  
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  Shock adjustment guidance (clicks, bleed, gas, packers)
  
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  One focus change direction (example: tighten entry or free exit)
  

Best for:

Quick help before race night or between features.

Advanced Phone Consult

$150 / 60 minutes

Includes:

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  Full chassis & suspension review
  
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  Shock package evaluation (valving, stacks, bleed, travel)
  
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  Spring and bar combination analysis
  
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  Tire pressure and stagger guidance
  
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  Problem-specific tuning (bounce, hike, snap loose, push)
  
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  Prioritized change list (what to try first, second, third)
  

Best for:

Teams struggling with balance or transitioning track conditions.

Race-Day Remote Support

$250 per event

Includes:

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  Pre-race setup confirmation
  
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  Real-time adjustment guidance via phone/text
  
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  Track evolution strategy (heat → feature)
  
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  Shock, spring, bar, and air pressure changes throughout the night
  
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  Post-race debrief and notes
  

Best for:

Teams without a dedicated crew chief.

2. In-Shop Setup & Consulting

Baseline Chassis & Suspension Setup

$350

Includes:

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  Ride heights & frame attitude
  
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  Corner weights & cross target
  
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  Wheelbase & axle square
  
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  Shock travel verification
  
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  Spring & bar baseline selection
  
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  Tire pressure baseline
  
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  Written baseline setup sheet
  

Best for:

New builds or cars that have never been properly scaled.

Advanced Suspension & Shock Setup

$550

Includes:

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  Everything in Baseline Setup, plus:
  
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  Shock dyno review (if Area 51 or customer-supplied data)
  
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  Valving and stack recommendations by corner
  
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  Bump stop selection & gap settings
  
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  Gas pressure recommendations
  
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  Shock travel & packer placement
  
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  Track-condition specific baseline setups (2–3 conditions)
  

Best for:

Late Models, Modifieds, and serious weekly racers.

3. Trackside Services

Trackside Setup & Tuning

$750 per day (local)

$1,200 per weekend

Includes:

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  Initial setup before hot laps
  
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  Shock, spring, bar, and tire adjustments throughout the day
  
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  Driver feedback interpretation
  
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  Track condition prediction and adjustment timing
  
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  Feature setup confirmation
  
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  End-of-day setup notes
  

Does NOT include travel expenses (see below).

Trackside Shock-Focused Support

$500 per day

Includes:

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  Shock adjustment strategy only
  
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  Clicks, bleed, gas, packers, bump stops
  
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  Shock temperature & travel monitoring
  
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  Matching shocks to changing track conditions
  

Best for:

Teams already confident in chassis but chasing grip consistency.

4. Full Season & Package Deals

Monthly Consulting Package

$400 per month

Includes:

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  Up to (4) 30-minute phone calls
  
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  Unlimited text support on race days
  
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  Setup tracking & adjustment history
  
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  Shock tuning continuity across events
  

Full Season Consulting

$3,500 per season

Includes:

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  Unlimited phone consulting
  
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  Priority race-day support
  
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  Setup evolution tracking
  
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  Shock package development
  
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  Track-specific baseline setups
  
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  Discounted trackside rates
  

5. Travel & Additional Costs

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  Travel: $0.75 per mile (round trip)
  
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  Overnight events: Hotel + meals
  
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  Shock dyno services: Quoted separately
  
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  Custom setup books or printed guides: Available upon request
  

Why Area 51 Suspension?

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  Dirt-specific shock knowledge
  
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  Proven Late Model & Modified experience
  
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  Data-driven tuning with racer-friendly explanations
  
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  One-on-one support — no cookie-cutter setups