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All You Need To Know About Dirt Track Racing

• November 30, 2021
• Road Runner Performance

If you’re planning on going to the dirt track soon, but not sure what to expect, don’t fret. We’ve put together this easy-to-read guide for people like you. In this article, we cover some of the frequently asked questions about dirt track racing.

Before we can kick start this topic, let’s clear this crucial question right away:

The easiest way to define dirt track racing is: it is a motorsport that normally takes on a dusty surface similar to a horse race track. As its name implies, a dirt track is done on a dirt track, but that doesn’t mean the track itself is a random dirt surface.

The history of dirt track racing itself is quite fascinating: it was not until the 1920s and 1930s that people could go out and start racing their cars on a dirt race track. Today, dirt track racing is a worldwide sport that attracts multitudes of people to come and enjoy watching car racing.

Many things make dirt track racing irresistible. First, it is one of few sports that fulfills the adrenaline rush. So, if you are an adrenaline rush junkie, you will have lots of fun. Besides, it is one of the best ways to relieve stress.

Since the 1930s, two types of dirt track racing have become more popular: the ones that have fenders and ones that do not. Put differently, they are open-wheel cars that usually include sprint cars and modified cars. They are mostly raced in the Northeast and Midwest. There are also stock cars, which mostly run in the South.

Today there are many other types of dirt racing cars that you can choose from. For instance, there are karts, which are open cars with four-stroke engines, quarter midgets that can do 30 to 45 mph, street stocks, which are popular, and many other racing cars.

The tracks where automobiles race differs from country to country. In the United States, you’re not likely to find a track that’s less than one mile long. The racing track is carefully prepared by machines to allow for consistency. A few minutes before the race, water is added on to reduce dust on the track.

Karts

This could be a perfect choice, especially if you’re just starting out on the dirt race track. This machine is minuscule, gasoline-powered, and easy to handle for newbies. What we like most about it is that it is open and has no roll cage. That doesn’t mean you can’t add a roll cage for your own safety should your kart rollover. It is suitable for any wannabe racer, regardless of age. Even a 7-year-old would have no trouble handling it.

Quarter Midgets

Quarter midgets are another great option, especially for people who are still testing waters. Typically, the quarter midget is a quarter the size of a full midget sprint car. It is suitable for drivers between the ages of 5 to 16 years old. Quarter Midgets can do 30 to 45 mph.

Micro-Sprint car

Then there is a micro sprint car which is a smaller version of a quarter midget. The minimum age for driving a micro sprint car is 12, but there is no maximum age, which means anyone can drive it.