Rod and George Brewe, known as the “Brewe Crew” in racing circles, stand by an early stage of what will become a CTF “toter” vehicle designed to haul race cars and crews to racing venues. Photo by Joel Becker

By JIM GORECKI

It’s no stretch at all to say that people who are into stock car racing love their sport. In fact, it’s not much of an exaggeration to say that many of them live their sport.

And when you have a large number of people that immersed in a recreational activity, it creates some unique business opportunities for those who know how to meet the needs of the racing community.
How about a vehicle that the racing team can use to get from one track to the next, providing team members with comfortable — even fancy — living facilities with plenty of entertainment opportunities? Oh, and the vehicle should be able to haul the race car, too.

It’s called a “toter,” and a Dunn County firm will custom build one for a racing team.

CTF Conversions is hidden away in Rusk, a tiny Dunn County village bordered by an interstate highway, a grain elevator, fertilizer business and a handful of farms.

Brothers and business partners Rod and George Brewe, known as “The Brewe Crew” in local racing circuits, have found a home for their manufacturing business in buildings once occupied by Dunn Energy Cooperative.

What is a toter?

A CTF toter is a customized conversion on a late model truck chassis, with hauling or towing capabilities, along with living quarters similar to any luxury RV coach seen on the road. Outfitted with whatever amenities the customer desires, most have fine wood cabinetry, a full bath, kitchen, and sleeping quarters.

A completed conversion could include A/C units, furnace, fresh water storage, full size bathroom with shower, private bedroom, granite tiled floors and countertops, gas range, water heaters, oak cabinets, sofa beds, above-cab sleeping quarters, microwave, full size refrigerator/freezer, sink, range, two flat screen TVs, an entertainment center with VCR, DVD and CD players, a diesel generator, shore power hookup, fluorescent lights and more.

It really is a home on wheels, with the hobby in tow.
 

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