Sidewinder Sprints were established in 2007
with the thought of creating a class that
reduced/contained costs and would be equally
at home on the smaller (1/8 mile) or larger
(1/2 mile) tracks. What started off as a
basic 600cc micro chassis with a 1000cc
engine installed, it quickly became apparent
that a niche market existed between micro’s
and full size sprints where the average
working man could still afford to race. The
rules were developed to include the larger
13” wheels and 16 square foot wings and also
the upright chassis for those wanting more
of a full size sprint car feel.
The engines can be
either a stock 1000cc engine or for those that like
to tinker, an unlimited less than 760cc engine. With
a hard spec tire and limit on cockpit adjustables,
the weekly racing costs were contained.
Next stage of the development was a unique race
format that shuffles the field every night and gives
the average racer a chance at victory lane while
still allowing for the top guns to earn their share
of wins. In 2011 every combination of chassis,
wheels, wings and engines visited victory lane
proving the success of the rules and race format
package.
2012 will see the same rules and race format with
more tracks added to the schedule and more teams
challenging for the championship.
PRESS RELEASE
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Susquehanna 05/12 – Murphy drives to victory
No full moon, but it sure felt that way, the
incidents started in hot laps with Christian Wright
losing a wheel at full speed on the back straight
followed by Mike Murphy Jr. blowing an engine. Heat
race action saw the incidents continue with Rohan
Beasley spinning the car courtesy of a throttle
stuck wide open and then Brandon Yarlett backed his
car into the turn 3 fence. Brad Gleason also had an
engine cover come lose and created a smoke screen
behind him in the second heat and was lucky not to
get black flagged. Heat race winners were Reed
Salony and Brad Gleason. READ MORE
A Very Special Thanks
to Our Series Sponsors...
Tire Shootout Invitational
Results: Tire
Shootout Points based on 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1
5/12/12 - 1st
Hoosier 2ndAmerican Racer 3rd
American Racer 4th American Racer
5th Hoosier
9
6
Total Points to Date:
75
30
Video Courtesy of Fastrax Video
NOTICE
If you are planning on joining us in 2012, please
register ASAP to ensure that you will receive your
preferred number and receive important driver
updates. We will not allow duplicate numbers, so
numbers are allocated upon the registration order.
