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Sprint
car racing is an extremely popular and exciting sport and it
is prevalent at a number of dirt ovals in the US, especially
in Central Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Texas, most parts of the
Midwest and in the entire region of California. However, in
New England and the Carolinas, people prefer stock car racing.
The
excitement of Sprint car racing is not limited to fast speeds
of more than 160mph on dirt surfaces but it is also
characterized by unfortunate but spectacular collisions and
crashes. Road courses paved with asphalt are used for sprint
racing and the lengths of these courses vary from 3/8 mile to
one mile. These tracks can be considered to be miniature
versions of bigger road courses as a go-kart is a smaller type
of a racecar.
Sprint Car Specifications
1) It can
be any modified Champ car or Roadster or fully caged Sprint
without wings.
2) With the exception of the right rear tire which should be as voted by
Membership
(i.e. ASCS 18” HOOSIER – Med. Or Hard), the
other tires can be unlimited.
3)
The
engine can have unlimited c.i. but aluminum blocks are not allowed.
4)
Induction
can be unlimited and the wheelbase can be 84”minimum to 105”
maximum.
The
car number size must be at least 14” high on each side of
the tail tank and should have contrasting colors and be easily
visible to the spectators and the judge. There should be no
duplicate number and /or alpha only
Drivers
Eligibilities
The
minimum age for participation is determined by the Insurance
regulations and any fines or restrictions should be cleared.
If the driver is perceived to be a risk to the public or to
other drivers or to N.M.M.R.A (New Mexico Motor Racing
Association), it can restrain the driver from competing. The
qualifications for Rookie of the year are: at least four
sprint car races previously, should be ahead of other rookies
in the current year and in case of a tie the winner will be
the rookie who has competed in more races.
MANDATORY
PENALTIES
In
case of failure to meet these rules, penalties can be levied
with approval a, b, and a.
-
A Letter or warning for the first failure
- $100.00 minimum fine and suspension for next
race for the second failure
-
$100.00 fine and suspension for minimum of next
2 races for the third failure
Go-kart
sprint racing is a dangerous sport with high chances of
accidents and injury and death to the drivers. As such the
drivers should be adept at turning the car both left and
rightwards. It is akin to sports and formula car racing done
on road course type tracks.
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