Tuesday, September 13, 2016

The Rise Of Dirt Track Racing

By Maria Carter


A type of auto race that is performed on oval shaped tracks is called dirt track racing. The floor surface of the track is made of dirt or clay. In most countries, this is a very popular kind of auto racing. In different local and regional places in those countries, you can find many race tracks.

Open wheel racers and stock cars are the two common kinds that are widely used in races. The one that is being made with a tubular frame and a purchased body which is only used for that certain kind of class. Major automakers manufactures and varies the stock cars in full tube frame chassis and in aluminum bodied models. Dirt track racing Arkansas is one example for places that are popular in this type of contest.

Aside from these two wheel racer cars, there are also some other race vehicles that are being used. Modified cars are a composite of both open wheel and stock cars. But these type is being controlled by the sanctioning bodies in most tracks. Sanctioning bodies have different set of rules and guidelines.

A kind of car that is built just for this competition is the non production car. It is composed of tubular frames that are welded and also has purchased and customized bodies. Late models, late model stock, limited late models, and crate models are the different kinds of full bodied cars.

Late model is a tube frame chassis constructed with steel and with aluminum bodies that gives them a smooth appearance of a race car. These type is can be expensive. There is some equipment which are cheaper compared to other equipment, but staying competitive is much expensive.

The limited model and the model stock are very similar to its bodies. There difference only is their motor rules. Limitations of engines is one rule for a limited late model. Limitations of the engine is higher in a model stock. Sanctioning bodies have many rules on these limitations. Coordination is recommended for the requirements to enable drivers in racing to many different tracks and enables them to possibly win.

Crate late model engines are made with special tags. The tags of engines are usually sealed in cylinder heads, intake manifolds, oil pans, and in front covers. Racers are not allowed to modify, alter, and change the specifications of the factory. Outlining of the rules on the race class depends on the sponsoring organizations. The rules include the equipment requirements, prohibitions, dimensions, and the engine size.

Though this track racing is very popular, accidents still cannot be avoided. There are tracks in some places that does not have any safety barriers along the sides and in the walls. Some drivers also race though they do not have the same interior head restraints which is one very important thing that is required in most major tracks.

Owners of some small racetracks could not afford of buying equipment that are expensive. Standards fro safety regulations are not also being highlighted by some sanctioning bodies. In adding up these common problems would definitely result to deadly situations. Bad addiction would be the term that is considered to some people who loves this game so much.




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