Automobile racing began soon after the invention of the gasoline- (petrol-) fueled internal-combustion engine in the 1880s. The first organized automobile competition, a reliability test in 1894 from Paris to Rouen, France, a distance of about 80 km (50 mi), was won with an average speed of 16.4 kph (10.2 mph).

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The dirt that has been hauled in to cover the concrete is graded to remove the extreme banking so the track can hold the dirt. Different types of dirt and material trucked in from locations nearby were used to cover Bristol Motor Speedway’s concrete surface.

Racing karts are single seat vehicles that can reach speeds up to 160 mph but the typical dirt track kart usually reaches speeds ranging from 30 to 50 mph.

The Nürburgring North Loop (or Nordschleife) is known as the world’s most difficult and dangerous automotive race track, and rightfully so.

Baku is the newest circuit for 2016 and has the joint longest straight….The Longest Straights in F1.

“Most high end 360s range anywhere from $45,000 to $55,000 for a complete new engine.

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34 Raceway 305 rules can be found here. Racesaver –Uses a spec aluminum head certified by Racesaver and specific part list. Rough horsepower: 450hp. General rules applicable to this engine: HERE.

Sprint cars are high-powered race cars designed primarily for the purpose of running on short oval or circular dirt or paved tracks. Sometimes considered an entry level class to the 360 and 410 sprints cars, the 305 indicates the size of the engine.

Our RaceSaver 305 is a perfect option for racers looking for a plug & play engine for their 305 Sprint. Each 305 crate engine starts with a stock GM 305 block that is filled with a balanced, forged rotating assembly.

$7,000-13,000 for decent used engine. There are some guys touting getting into sprint car racing for less than $10,000 all in, but that stuff is junk!