Dirtrack Racing Basics

There are several classes to start dirt track racing at the local dirt tracks. The amount of money you are willing to budget for this hobby will determine which class you would start your racing career.

Most of the dirt tracks have a “beginner type” class. For the younger people (12-16 years old} there is a junior mini class. These cars are some type of 4 cylinder car and you are limited on engine modifications. Basically you remove all the interior and external parts such as glass, mirrors and chrome. Then you add a roll cage and racing seat and harness. The fuel tank is removed and replaced by an approved safety fuel tank. This class also has a required tire type that is permitted -usually tires available to the public and street legal (DOT tires).

For the adults the beginner class is usually called ” hobby”, “bomber” or “pure stock”. This class is a larger car such as a chevy Monte Carlo.
You have to do similar modifications like the junior mini class but you can run v8 engine. Engine modifications for this class depends on the track rules. This class also usually permits larger tires (still must be DOT) and some modification to the suspension.

The next level class is usually called street stock. (This the class that I run in.) The engine and suspension can be modified much more in this class then the bomber or pure stock classes.

There are several sanctioning bodies such as Nascar and IMCA.

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