How much horsepower does an IMCA Modified have?
How much horsepower does an IMCA Modified have?
500 hp
The crown jewel of the IMCA empire is the Modified. Over 500 hp, 8-inch tires, and a post-race weight minimum of 2,450 pounds with the driver make these beasts fly around the track.
What is an IMCA Sport Mod?
IMCA Modified is the top modified division sanctioned by the International Motor Contest Association. The series began in 1979. The first IMCA modified race was held at the Benton County, Iowa Speedway in 1979 on a 1/4 mile track. The car bodies are hybrids of open wheel cars and stock cars.
How long is a IMCA Sport Mod?
Minimum wheelbase 108 inches, maximum 112 inches, both sides. Maximum overall width shall not exceed 78 inches from outside of tire to outside of tire.
How much does a sport mod weight?
The minimum weight of car using the 602 engine above with driver at all times including after the race is 2,350 lbs. (Note: This weight requirement may be altered during the season as we work on balancing the engine configurations.)
What is the difference between IMCA Modified and UMP modified?
There are a few Hoffman cars racing around at area UMP tracks. The main difference in UMP and IMCA are these rules: Different tires, UMP allows aluminum heads and there are some minor differences in body rules. UMP will also allow spoilers in 2007.
What engine is in a big block modified?
| Big-Block Dirt Modified Specs (Super DIRTcar Series) | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Max displacement 467ci |
| Fuel | VP fuels racing gasoline |
| Wheelbase | 106-110 inches |
| Tread Width | 74-inches min. to 86-inches max. |
Whats the difference between IMCA and ump?
How much is an IMCA license?
IMCA emblems, insurance and decals will be furnished to licensees, along with newsletter. The license fee is $55 annually.
What does IMCA racing stand for?
The International Motor Contest Association
The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) was organized in 1915 by J. Alex Sloan, and is currently the oldest active auto racing sanctioning body in the United States.
How fast do sport mods go?
IMCA Southern Sport Mods can range anywhere between $5,000-$12,000 depending on the type of chassis (car frame) and engine combination. During a race, IMCA Southern Sport Mods average 70 MPH in the corners and 85 on the straight-a-ways.
What is the difference between IMCA and wissota?
WISSOTA cars hook up and go a little faster, while IMCA cars slide around a little bit more and are more of a driver’s car because of the less horsepower in the engine and tires that get less traction.”
What does UMP Modified stand for?
United Midwestern Promoters
The UMP Modified cars are specifically built for dirt oval racing. Built to the United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) specifications these are some of the most popular dirt oval cars in the country. The car design is a unique hybrid – open wheel in the front, stock car in the back.
