Sprint car racing is a high-octane motorsport that features high-powered open-wheel race cars competing on short oval or circular dirt and paved tracks. This thrilling racing discipline is incredibly popular in the United States and Canada, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. 

Sprint cars are known for their remarkably powerful engines, which can reach capacities of up to 1100 horsepower. These high-performance engines allow the cars to achieve blistering speeds of up to 160 miles per hour.

 

Types of Sprint Car Races
 

USAC National Sprint Car Series:

 

The USAC National Sprint Car Series is a sprint car racing series in the United States that is sanctioned by the United States Auto Club (USAC). The series features non-winged sprint cars and races primarily on dirt tracks throughout the country. The USAC National Sprint Car Series typically runs from February through November, and features around 40 races. The USAC National Sprint Car Series is one of several series sanctioned by USAC, which also oversees midget car racing and Silver Crown championship racing.

 

All Star Circuit of Champions:

 

The All Star Circuit of Champions is a sprint car racing series that was founded in 1970 by Bud Miller. The series features winged sprint cars and races primarily in the eastern and midwestern United States, although it occasionally makes trips to other parts of the country. The All Star Circuit of Champions typically runs from early February through late October or early November, and features around 60 races. The All Star Circuit of Champions is currently owned by NASCAR Cup Series driver Tony Stewart.

 

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series:

 

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is the premier dirt sprint car racing series in the United States. It was formed in 1978 by Ted Johnson as a promotional body for winged sprint cars, and since then has grown to become one of the most popular and prestigious forms of dirt track racing in the world.

 

IRA Sprint Car Racing:

 

IRA Sprint Car Racing is a regional sprint car racing series based in the Midwest United States, specifically in Wisconsin. IRA stands for Interstate Racing Association, which was formed in 1968 by a group of Wisconsin drivers looking for a more organized way to race sprint cars. The series features winged sprint cars and races at various tracks throughout Wisconsin and neighboring states. The IRA Sprint Car Racing season typically runs from May to September, and culminates with the two-day IRA Sprint Car Championship at the end of September. 

 

The World Series Sprintcars:

The World Series Sprintcars is a sprint car racing series that takes place in Australia. It was founded in 1987 by John Hughes, a sedan driver and Speedway Park track promoter based in Adelaide. The series features winged sprint cars and races on various tracks throughout Australia. The World Series Sprintcars season typically runs from November through February and features around 10-15 races. The most prestigious event in the World Series Sprintcars is the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic held at Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria, which is considered the largest sprint car meeting in the world.