Sprint cars probably came into existence in 1933. Up until then, sprint racing referred more to short distance racing than to a specific type of race car. In fact, other than the engine the cars that raced in sprint races were very much like the cars racing at Indianapolis and on the AAA championship circuit.
In 1933, the AAA, the sanctioning organization of that era, made a ruling on engine displacement limits for cars competing in short track racing on the Pacific Coast which separated them from cars racing at Indy. This was the differentiating factor which brought about the existence of a specific type of car known as the “sprint car”. These cars already had shortened wheel bases to improve handling on shorter tracks.
It was in the 1950’s when the term “sprint car” surfaced as an aid to the media in discussing cars that had smaller engines than the Indy cars and raced in shorter races on 1/2 mile tracks. It was in 1951 when the AAA first used the term sprint. In their 1951 annual, they stated: “Non-championship is the term applied to sprint racing; the class between midget and championship speedway cars.”
It was at this point that sprint cars could be identified as they are today with their open cockpit and open wheels racing on oval tracks in short distance events.
These sprint cars have continued to evolve. Engine displacement limits have progressed and roll bars have transformed into roll cages with wings being added.
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The Kobalt Tools 500 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia is the next upcoming race. It’s sure to be an incredible race which takes place in March.
It has been a premier race on the circuit for some time, and is approximately 500 and a half miles (805.5 km) to give a little background on the Kobalt Tools 500.
Jimmie Johnson in 2007, Kyle Busch in 2008, and Kurt Busch in 2009 were the last three winners. There have been some new additions to the NASCAR circuit this year including Danica Patrick which looks to be quite promising.
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During a race at Pathvalley The Encks car number 68 flips about 14 feet in the air in what is a spectacular flip. Luckily no one was seriously injured just some minor bruises. Video taken by: James Enck Video edited by: Vince Vorodi
ASCS Northwest sprint car main event of Seth Bergman running at Grays Harbor Raceway. It was the first weeekend of racing for the ASCS in the Northwest. Seth Bergman took the win on the second night.