Any type you can think of.
It would depend on what type of race car.
A five letter word for a race car engine is a motor.
that would be the muscle car known as a Dodge Challenger
To become a race car driver, first you need to figure out what type of race car driving you would like to pursue. Then you need to get experience and start working as a part of a race car team.
usually a race car engine has more horse power and more ft./lbs. of torque than your standard v8,v6,4cylinder car/truck engine
You will have to be more specific. Race car is too broad a term. There are many different types of race cars using many different engines.
steel gas
an engine a set of wheels and a steering rack!
a Toyota Civic race car
The last time I blew the engine in my race car we swept some of the engine of the track with a broom, the portion that remained in the car was removed in pieces and went directly to the recycle bin. I think you may be asking about a particular class or type racing, and depending on the class and type you may or may not be allowed to repair the car during the race. Please restate your question with more detail Thanks
There is no such thing as a Stock race car. The fact that it is a race car means it is not stock. MPG depends on exactly what type of race car you are asking about. Suffice to say, none get good mileage.
Race car