WHAT IS A SPRINTCAR?

What is a Sprint Car? Well... they are loud, exciting, and very, very quick. The fastest form of dirt or tarmac racing in the world, they are simple and low-tech by design, but don't be fooled, they'll take your breath away!

Sprint Cars originated in the USA but have become hugely popular in other countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the UK.

Usually broad-sliding their way around dirt and tarmac racetracks, they produce close, wheel-standing racing, often only inches away from a very solid concrete wall. Many people associate Sprint Cars with the huge wings that are planted above the driver's head. The wings produce huge amounts of downforce that push the cars to the track, while also acting as giant moving billboards and a crumple zone during an accident. A front wing is also used to try to keep the front wheels of the car on track, often without much success!

 

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Powered by large fire-breathing V8 engines, Sprint Cars shake the earth, literally! The sound produced by cars roaring at full power into the first turn of a feature event is an experience you'll never forget. There are many different configurations of Sprint Cars around the world. The most popular are 410ci (cubic inch) winged cars as raced by the
World Of Outlaws Sprint Series. 360 cubic inch winged cars are also very common. In the UK the 360 cubic inch Chevrolet engines are the main power plants used. The best way to answer the question "What is a Sprint Car?" is to head to Arena Essex Raceway and take a look for yourself!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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