#DIRT 5 SPRINT CARS DRIVERS#
#DIRT 5 SPRINT CARS SERIES#

#DIRT 5 SPRINT CARS DRIVERS#

World of Outlaws drivers make a four-abreast lap at the Knoxville Raceway This, and the lack of roll-over protection a wing provides, makes them more dangerous than winged cars and their crashes are known for their spectacular nature. Their relative lack of grip creates different driving characteristics than their winged counterparts, causing them to be more difficult to control through the corners. While they do not have the same top speed as a winged car (because they lack downforce for traction), they are thought by many to be more entertaining to watch. Chassis set ups and tires are also different. Their tuning and gearing are different for performance at lower RPMs than winged cars. Some newer regional groups, specifically POWRi and Elite have chosen to allow open engines with no limit to engine size. They generally use the same 410 cubic inches (6,700 cc) and 360 cubic inches (5,900 cc) aluminum engines as their winged counterparts (although many local tracks have rules mandating steel blocks and some 305 cubic inches (5,000 cc) displacements, this is mostly a cost control). In fact, many of them have the 'stub outs' in the frame for adding wings. Today, they are essentially the same car as a winged sprint car, only without wings. Wingless sprint cars are considered the traditional sprint cars, dating back to the first sprint cars in the 1930s and 1940s (that ultimately evolved into Indy cars). However, lack of leadership in much of the US has resulted in a large number of groups and sanctioning bodies supporting wingless sprint cars. USAC/CRA remains popular on the West Coast, East Coast and in Indiana. Once dominant United States Automobile Club (USAC) became USAC/California Racing Association (USAC/CRA) after taking over the Sprint Car Racing Association (SCRA). There are several sanctioning bodies for wingless sprint cars. The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, located in Knoxville, Iowa, features exhibits highlighting the history of both winged and wingless sprint cars.įurther information: Sprint Car engine Wingless sprint cars

#DIRT 5 SPRINT CARS SERIES#

Foyt, Mario Andretti, Johnny Rutherford, Parnelli Jones, Johnnie Parsons, Al Unser Sr., and Al Unser Jr., as well as NASCAR Cup Series champions Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Kyle Larson. Many Ind圜ar Series and NASCAR drivers used sprint car racing as an intermediate stepping stone on their way to more high-profile divisions, including Indianapolis 500 winners A. The safety record of sprint car racing in recent years has been greatly improved by the use of roll cages, and especially on dirt tracks, wings, which increase surface traction, to protect the drivers. As a result, they do not have electric starters (or even electrical systems other than a ignition magneto) and require a push to be started. Sprint cars do not utilize a transmission but have an in-or-out gearbox and quick-change rear differentials for occasional gearing changes. A lower-budget and very popular class of sprint cars uses 360-cubic-inch (5.9L) engines that produce approximately 700 horsepower (520 kW). Depending on the mechanical setup (engine, gearing, shocks, etc.) and the track layout, these cars can achieve speeds in excess of 160 miles per hour (260 km/h). Typically, they are powered by a naturally aspirated, methanol-injected overhead valve American V8 engine with a displacement of 410 cubic inches (6.7L) and capable of engine speeds of 9000 rpm. Sprint cars have very high power-to-weight ratios, with weights of approximately 1,400 pounds (640 kg) (including the driver) and power outputs of over 900 horsepower (670 kW), which give them a power-to-weight ratio besting that of contemporary F1 cars. Sprint car racing is popular primarily in the United States and Canada, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Sprint cars are high-powered open-wheel race cars, designed primarily for the purpose of running on short oval or circular dirt or paved tracks.

Daryn Pittman's 2013 World of Outlaws winged sprint car

Dirt 5 sprint cars