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January 7th & 8th, 2027
Become a certified Body Tech Inspector!
The Official 2027 Body Tech Summit, hosted by Approved Body Configuration Register now
Free attendance
Register by December 28th
Concord, NC

Who should come?

All pavement race track promoters – owners – tech staff

Course content designed for pavement Late Model tech inspectors of all experience levels!

Hands-on certification

This hands-on certification training is designed to create consistency in Late Model body inspection nationwide and to introduce approved inspection techniques for the NextGen Body. Attendees will work directly with templates and inspection tools to gain real-world experience. Upon completion, each participant will leave officially certified in proper Tech Inspection techniques and will receive a certificate of completion.

You'll learn how to:

  • Inspect the NextGen Body using templates and the Referee Tech Inspection Device
  • Apply correct tools, measurements, and tolerances for new bodies
  • Understand and implement the latest updates to the Referee Tech Inspection Device
  • Identify key items to watch for when a racer presents a car for inspection
ABC Committee Chairperson Marty Melo presenting beside the Referee Tech Inspection Device at the 2026 Body Tech Summit

Summit schedule

Thursday, Jan 7 · 3 pm – 7 pm
  • Rulebook review & open discussion
  • Hors d'oeuvres & happy hour
Friday, Jan 8 · 8 am – 2 pm
  • 8:00Arrival, check-in & light breakfast
  • 9:00–2:00Training with a working lunch

**All schedule details will be sent to you once your registration is complete**

Inside the 2026 Summit

Track promoters, owners and tech officials working through the rulebook, the templates and the Referee Tech Inspection Device.

Overhead view of the 2026 Body Tech Summit training floor with inspection templates, cars and the Referee device Attendees seated around the training floor at the 2026 Body Tech Summit with two Late Model cars and the presenter stage

Accommodations

Five Star Race Car Bodies building in Concord, North Carolina

Summit location

Five Star Race Car Bodies497 Woodhaven Pl NWConcord, NC 28027
(262) 325-9126
Get directions →

Airport information

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)30 minute drive to the summit
Plan to stay Thursday nightThursday wraps at 7 PM and Friday check-in starts at 8 AM, so plan on one night at a nearby hotel.

Hotel information

Holiday Inn Express & Suites(704) 979-7900
SpringHill Suites by Marriott(704) 979-2500
Homewood Suites by Hilton(980) 313-3100
Hampton Inn & Suites(704) 979-5600
NextGen body with inspection templates Referee Tech Inspection Device on a Late Model

Register

Must be owner or authorized employee of track or series to attend!

Prefer paper? Download the registration form (PDF), fill it out and email it to ChrisWiess@fivestarbodies.com.
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