The rolling chassis weighs about 8.6 lbs (3.9 kgs) and it first went on sale back in 2019. The car that's taking on today's challenge was built using a budget of about £1,400 ($1,890).

The cost of the cars, though, can be a whole other issue. Heysteck, who competed as a large-scale drag racer, said the smaller version is easier on the wallet. "This is a lot cheaper," he said.

Sports Don Reem sheds drag racing roots to become a Sprint Car owner and chassis dealer Updated: Jan. 16, 2016, 3:56 p.m. | Published: Jan. 16, 2016, 2:56 p.m.