What is a Sprint Car?
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“With engines producing upwards of 800 horsepower, these 1200 pound rocket ships combine the thrill of raw power with the heart stopping action of non-wing sprint car racing. Dirt rooster tails, wheel stands and three wide racing are the norm when these bad boys come to town. Sprint cars also run on paved tracks and any driver with aspirations of a championship must be able to negotiate both dirt and pavement.” (USAC website: www.usacracing.com)
Sprint cars are powered by either 360 cu. in engines or 410 cu. in. V-8 engines with aluminum blocks and cylinder heads specially prepared for racing. These engines use fuel injection and methanol for fuel. Sprint car races are normally held on 5/8 mile and smaller tracks; however, they sometimes make appearances at the 1-mile ovals.
A typical sprint car costs between $50,000 and $60,000 and most teams have a separate car for pavement and dirt tracks.