Performance Vehicle Test Kit

Performance Vehicle Welding Test Kit for CTE Programs

Prepare students for careers in motorsports, automotive fabrication, and high-performance vehicle manufacturing.

The West Iron Performance Vehicle Welding Test Kit was developed specifically for Career & Technical Education (CTE) welding programs to expose students to the fabrication techniques commonly used in the performance automotive industry. Combining tubing, plate, and gusset fabrication into one project, this kit teaches the skills required to build strong, lightweight structures found in race cars, off-road vehicles, drift cars, rock crawlers, and custom chassis.

Each kit includes precision-cut tubing, steel plate, and gussets, along with a comprehensive instructor grading system that evaluates fit-up, weld quality, fabrication accuracy, and overall workmanship. Students gain practical experience while instructors have a standardized method for measuring progress and preparing students for industry careers.

Educational Benefits

• Simulates fabrication projects used in performance automotive and motorsports industries
• Develops tube fit-up, structural welding, and gusset installation techniques
• Reinforces precision fabrication, weld quality, and attention to detail
• Includes a standardized grading system for objective student evaluation
• Tracks measurable skill progression throughout the course
• Builds confidence before employment interviews and fabrication careers

Designed For

• High School CTE Welding Programs
• Community College Welding Programs
• Technical & Trade Schools
• Workforce Development Programs
• Pre-Apprenticeship Training

Kit Includes

• Precision-noched steel tubing 
• Steel plate coupons
• Laser-cut gussets
• Complete instructor grading rubric and scoring system
• Student test instructions
• Ready-to-weld materials

Skills Developed

• Tube fit-up and coping
• Structural fabrication
• Gusset placement and welding
• Weld quality and consistency
• Fabrication accuracy
• Blueprint interpretation
• Professional shop practices

Why West Iron Test Kits?

West Iron Welding Test Kits are designed to connect classroom instruction with real-world careers. The Performance Vehicle Welding Test Kit gives students hands-on experience with the fabrication methods used in custom automotive, off-road, racing, and chassis manufacturing while providing instructors with a repeatable, standardized way to evaluate student performance.

Help students build the skills that power careers in motorsports, custom fabrication, and performance vehicle manufacturing.