Junior Sprint Chassis & Class History

The Junior Sprint class originated in the Midwest around 2004 as a driver development class and is designed for drivers 5 (or 6 depending on track) to 12 years old. The class was born under the wings of the NMMA with the idea to create a class where the 600cc Micro Sprint drivers would have a place for their children or younger siblings to race at the same track on the same nights.

Part of the attraction of the Junior Sprints is to compete for a Golden Driller at the Tulsa Shootout, which is the most popular and prestigious 600cc sprint car race in the world. A Junior Sprint race car uses a 204cc Briggs & Stratton World Formula engine that was developed in 2003 to be used in the World Formula Karting class. This complete engine package balances the latest in engine design and technology and provides racers with a consistent, low-maintenance and low-cost platform to sharpen their driving skills and learn chassis setup.

This economical engine is chain driven and mounted on the left side of a scaled down 600cc Sprint type chassis. The class has a minimum car & driver weight rule of 400 pounds. The cars can be raced either winged or wingless. 8" wheels and tires are used to keep rotating weight and costs to a minimum. When racing with the wings on, Junior Sprints use an 8 square foot wing.

JUNIOR SPRINT VS. QUARTER MIDGET

The Junior Sprint class is overtaking the Quarter Midget class nationwide due to its closer relationship to dirt track sprint cars, especially the 600 micro sprint which is quickly becoming well known as the fastest path to driver development. The style of driving is also closely comparable to driving a real dirt track car and not like an asphalt car or dirt car on a rubbered-up track. Young racers in the Junior Sprint naturally become better candidates for move-up to a 600 Sprint due to their increased skills and experience gained in the Junior Sprint.

JUNIOR SPRINT FAST FACTS

Track: Circle/Oval Track, Banked
Surface: Dirt/Clay
Type: Open Cockpit, Open Wheel
Drive: Chain Drive
Fuel: Methanol Alcohol
Engine: 204cc Briggs & Stratton World Formula engine
Engine Mount: Left Side Mounted Engine
Weight: Weight limit is 400 pounds including driver
Appearance: Downtube Roll Cage, Sprint Car Appearance
Countries Raced: USA