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Originally Posted by motorsportspr
so what is the difference between a modified midget with a 600, and a micro sprint with a 600? or is it just a terminology thing?
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They are the same thing. Modified Midgets are as motorsportspr said, Offset engines with the driver sitting on the floor with the legs stretched out. They are also slightly smaller weighing aroun 700 lbs. The run a 12 sq ft wing also. They are also called Micros and sidewinders depending on the part of the country.
Upright mini sprints use basically a midget chassis capable of housing a motorcycle engine. The driver sits upright in the car with the motor directly infront. They use often the same wheels, tires, suspension components, and shocks as a full midget. They use a 16 sq ft wing.They are run with 600cc, 750cc, 1000cc, and 1200cc, though in this region you will just see 600's and 1000's/1200's. The tubing is sometimes slightly smaller than that of a midget, depending on the manufacturer. FOZ race cars, ERC, Henchcraft, and Baily are all leaders in manufacturing upright mini sprints.