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Originally Posted by DonMoore10
Here are some suggestions for midget racing:
7. Develop a plan to neutralize engines so that expensive power plants are not an issue.
8. Consider adopting the new Ecotech midget engine for $10,000.
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Originally Posted by slide22
You won't be able to cut cost with midgets until you can find an engine platform that a guy can get out of a production car, and with few modifications be able to drop it into a racecar. Kind of like the mini-sprint deal. There are wrecked motorcycles all over the place with engines for sale.
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This was taken from the Indy Star today:
http://www.indystar.com/article/2009...otential+races
"Also, next week is USAC's engine manufacturer meeting that will focus on a new platform for the midget division. There are currently five manufacturers, and engine life and a green initiative are at issue.
Engines that produce upwards of 380 horsepower have been exploding at an alarming rate."They're like bombs ready to go off," USAC president Kevin Miller said.
Honda officials are expected to join those from Ford, General Motors, Toyota and Mopar at the Wednesday meeting at USAC's office on 16th Street."
Hopefully some good comes from this meeting.
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Originally Posted by Tq14
Why is it that sprint cars fill the stands and midget crowds are sparse. The speed.
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Back when there were 30 -40 midgets showing up to every race the crowds were comparable. No matter what local track you go to or local USAC race there is always 30 -40 cars, thats why sprintcars fill the stands.