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IMCA Modified is the top modified division sanctioned by the International Motor Contest Association. [1] The series began in 1979. It was designed to be a mid-level class between late models and hobby stocks. [2] The first IMCA modified race was held at the Benton County, Iowa Speedway in 1979 on a 1/4 mile track. [3]
Similar rules are used in SCCA Trans-Am TA2 class racing, where the same chassis builders for super late models provide chassis for TA2. [19] Dirt track late model racing also takes place in Australia. The Australian Late Model Championship has been a feature on the Australian speedway calendar since 2002. [20]
Modified stock car racing, also known as modified racing and modified, is a type of auto racing that involves purpose-built cars simultaneously racing against each other on oval tracks. First established in the United States after World War II , this type of racing was early-on characterized by its participants' modification of passenger cars ...
The series went dormant after just two seasons, but was revived by the World Racing Group in 2004. [4] The cars feature a purpose-built chassis design specifically for dirt late model racing. With many chassis builders within the sport, chassis design and components are always employing new innovation and technology.
It is the first sports car to be designed indigenously in the Middle East; [5] however, the bodywork, chassis and engine were all produced in Germany and assembled in Italy. [6] The production of the car was limited to a total of seven units. [7] The first pre-production Lykan HyperSport was unveiled to the public at the Qatar Motor Show in ...
The Harris Clash was started in 1992 by Bob Harris of the Harris Auto Racing Company (current owner of Bob Harris Enterprises) as a challenge to other racing chassis manufacturers. Not only is the winning driver of the race given national recognition, but unlike other major events, the car manufacturer is also given major exposure.
Howe Racing Enterprises was founded by former racing drivers Ed Howe. His son, Chas, also a former driver, now runs the business. Both drivers competed frequently in the American Speed Association National Tour as well as other oval racing series. Ed Howe founded his chassis manufacturing company in 1971 in his hometown of Beaverton, Michigan.
In motorsport, the racing setup, car setup or vehicle setup is the set of adjustments made to the vehicle in order to optimize its behaviour (performance, handling, reliability, etc.) for specific conditions. Vehicle setups are variable for a variety of reasons, ranging from weather, driver/rider preference and race track characteristics.