|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North East Classic
Lites
North East Classic Lites Racing Series (a.k.a. Dwarf Cars)
are 5/8 scale models of vintage cars from 1928 to
1948. They
have full steel roll cages, sheet metal or aluminum bodies, and are
powered by 4 cylinder 600cc GSXR motorcycle engine. They have full
racing suspension and are capable of speeds over 90mph on the
straightaway.
With their size and quickness, they are perfectly suited to
oval track racing. Dwarf cars started out as a hobby about 20 years ago in
Phoenix AZ, with cars being built in garages out of scrap and spare
parts. The original idea was to provide economical racing to people
who were just starting out or who could no longer afford to keep up
with the escalating costs of full size classes. Now, Dwarf cars are
rapidly becoming the hottest class in auto racing
today.
The
reasons are simple: Dwarf cars have a look that appeals to a wide variety of
fans. Their "antique" look brings back the glory days of the 40's
and 50's when open wheel hot rods were the stars of the show on
Saturday Nights. For the younger fans, their size and shape makes
them interesting to watch and cheer for. Dwarf cars use motorcycle engines
as power plants, bringing interest from outside the normal "auto"
racing crowd. The roar of a 4 cylinder motorcycle engine at high RPM
has quite an appeal. Dwarf cars are economical to operate.
The costs to race a competitive, full size car range from
$250, for a late model to $1,000 in a SK modified car PER RACE!!
That is if nothing gets broken! Dwarf cars on the other hand, can
cost less than $20 per race, for fuel and an oil change. The
cost-per-racing lap is the lowest in motor sports today. In
addition, a race ready Dwarf car costs less than half as much as the
motor in a late model. Ask any driver of a full sized car who has
raced a Dwarf car, and they will tell you the thrill and excitement
can't be matched.
|
|
|
| |
|
