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Originally Posted by DAD
Ken
I was on hand when Harold Hunter held his organizational in Indy several years ago. He listened very intently>>asked a few questions went home and drew up the rules for his Midget Class at Montpelier Speedway. The following are the specifications that are his rules for the Montpelier Midget class.
2017 Montpelier Motor Speedway Midget Rules
Midgets
Appearance
All cars shall appear and fit the guidelines of a “traditional” midget
Weight
Minimum Weight – 1,050 Pounds (Including Driver) – Cars powered by Fontana, Esslinger, Stanton, Gaerte, and other purpose built engines are legal and will fall under this guideline.
Midgets Powered By Spec Engines, Honda/Ford Focus, Volkswagen, Entirely Stock Production Block and Head, Chevy II, etc… – No Minimum Weight
Tires
Open Tire Rule (Compound and Brand) ALL 4 Corners.A maximum 10″ width right rear rim may be used. A maximum 12″ width tire may be mounted to the 10″ rim.
Use of only 1 right rear for entire race event (heat race and all features) unless approved by race official to be flat or a potential safety hazard. If a replacement is required, the replacement tire must be the same compound and brand as the tire being approved for removal. All tires will be marked following hot laps.
Mini Sprints
Appearance
All cars shall appear as a “traditional” midget
Engine/Drive Train
All 1000CC and greater Upright Mini Sprints (Non Wing) are eligible to compete in the midget class. Cars falling under Mini Sprint rules will be motorcycle engine powered and may be chain driven or utilize a traditional drive-line and quick-change rear end. All cars under caution and restarts shall maintain an idle speed as great as the full production midget. Cars that fail to do this will be sent to the tail.
Weight
No Minimum Weight
Tires
Open Tire Brand/Compound ALL 4 corners with a maximum 12″ width right rear wheel rim.
It works>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>His rule is based on the right rear tire and wheel, He learned a lot in that meeting. I think he later made an amendment to prevent the MC cars from sandbagging the starts on the Midgets
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DAD , The Montpelier rules are about as good as you can get, simple and includes most who have a base midget style chassis and engine combo, if these rules were adopted nationwide, it would allow you to tote your midget anywhere and race. Its five +years later sense you started this thread and not much has changed, midget specs and divisions are still all over the map. We are still just talking and life goes on !!!