I think its a legit question, just the conclusion is not well founded. First off, yes, the Viper has been designed with track use in mind and many small details make the car more trackworthy than others, such as Corvettes (I am always bored at the track, because there is rarely anthing to repair on a Viper and the Vette guys are constantly repairing their cars). There are many spectrums in road racing, from short sprints to endurance racing. Most people just do what are called Drivers Education (DE or HPDE) which is simply spirited driving on the track in a safer environment than the street (with helmets, instructors, rules on passing, corner workers to warn of hazards ahead, etc). Extreme heat is the danger to your motor. A Viper will generally not overheat on the track unless the situation is extreme and not handled correctly. Personally, I change oil and filter after every track day. I monitor the fluids and temps carefully. I have never seen either my GTS or my ACR overheat, even in high 90 degrees and high humidity. That being said, I don't do endurance racing, where sometimes cars do overheat usu because a hose leaks or something out of the ordinary. You can run a motor up to redline frequently without doing any damage whatsoever, so long as properly maintained. The Viper motor rarely needs to be or is redlined on the track. Only during sprints down straights...even then, a good driver will shift before redline (due to HP and TQ dropoffs before redline). The Viper motor has so much torque that it easily handles the added stress of sticky tires. The drivetrain is usually the weak link, not the motor. Wheel bearings are a common item that needs to be replaced sooner when you track the car, but it isn't a big deal unless you don't recognize the need to maintain proper torque, don't know when to change them out and drive the wheel off the car! Yes, there are maintenance and preparation issues that most guys don't know about who track their cars, but again, most guys are just doing DE's and spirited driving that doesn't require more than ordinary maintenance. Guys and gals who actually race usually have a very extensive list of items to prep between races, and avoid problems.
