Vawter (Offline)
#1
4/28/15 11:30 AM
I am looking to get into racing MMSA and I have a few questions on what chassis are being used. My real question is I have seen that some guys are running a converted midget chassis what all does it take to do this? I am looking for a used rolling chassis because I already have a motor from another project. I would like to get one that is set up as an upright mini sprint already but it seems all that I find are early to mid 2000 era chassis and then really new ones I cannot afford. Are these older ones still competitive or would I be better off buying a newer midget and converting it? Thanks!
cmiracingvids (Offline)
#2
4/28/15 12:21 PM
There's plenty of good used "older" chassis around. It takes a lotl more than I thought to convert a midget over to a mini sprint. Check classifieds here, and MMSA facebook. Also check with Andy Bradley. (Bradleyracing86). He's on here and has some engines for sale in the classifieds. As long as the chassis is straight, older cars are just fine. Older Henchcrafts, Baileys or ERCs are all good.
Leohr46 (Offline)
#4
4/28/15 2:40 PM
Look around and find a good straight ERC. I ran them for years. There still a good "old" car.
Brettski98 (Offline)
#5
4/28/15 4:37 PM
We got an early 2000's Ellis frame kit and we had to alter the diagonal by the LF to make room for the bike motor. Depending on the chassis, you may need to cut some other pieces as well. Of course, you'll probably have to weld on tabs for different things (radiator, chain guard, etc.), but it is most definitely doable! We've got a fourteen year old chassis and a nine year old motor and still made the top ten at Montpelier a couple weeks ago. You don't need the latest and greatest; just make up for it with hard work.
Oh, also, one of the reasons we went the midget frame route was the tubing. We like having the big tubing for going to the bigger tracks. The old gal will really haul the mail and its good to not be concerned about safety in that sense. Something to keep in mind.
Hope you get something together and we'll see you at the track!
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Leohr46 (Offline)
#6
4/28/15 5:38 PM
Also like Dad said. Look up the Bradley's. I raced with them for several year before I went sprint car racing. There good guys. They can point you in the right direction.
garv44 (Offline)
#8
5/3/15 9:01 PM
I have a 2005 Felker mini sprint available and ready to run. Comes with a 2008 Yamaha R1 with Hyper alcohol setup & power commander, new Viper ceramic coated header and new top wing. As close to turn key as you will find.
Willing to separate and sell as a roller.
Text 1-502-417-1428 for more information.
KYRON (Offline)
#10
5/4/15 8:24 AM
Last years championship car is for sale as roller/spares
ron ambrose