How To Lift Your Car With a Floor Jack

Safely lifting your vehicle is the foundational skill every motorsport enthusiast needs to master before tackling DIY repairs or upgrades at the track or in the garage. In this episode of the SCCA Shop Manual series presented by Hoosier, we sit down with JG Pasterjak from Grassroots Motorsports Magazine to demystify the process of jacking up a car. You will learn the critical importance of consulting your owner’s manual to identify specific jack points, which vary significantly between vehicles like Corvettes, Porsches, and BMWs. We walk through identifying robust lifting locations on unibody structures, such as seam welds along rocker panels, and demonstrate why using jack stands is a mandatory safety measure for any work performed off the ground. Whether you are prepping for autocross or routine maintenance, this guide provides the essential knowledge to work under your car with complete confidence and safety.