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June 26, 2018 | By Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
A look at the technical specifications of the cars competing in the Driven2SaveLives BC39 USAC P1 Insurance Midget National Championship event Sept. 5-6 on the new quarter-mile dirt track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
Weight: 1,035 pounds minimum, including driver Wheelbase: 66 inches minimum, 76 inches maximum Length: 10 feet on average Width: 65 inches maximum Engine: Normally aspirated, internal combustion, four-cycle, piston-type, with a maximum of four cylinders. 166-174 cubic inches. Horsepower: 375-400 Fuel: 100 percent methanol Transmission: Direct drive. Rear-wheel drive mandatory. Tires: Hoosier bias-ply racing tires, with dirt tread pattern Wheels: Diameter – 13 inches. Right-rear wheel width – 10 inches. All other wheels’ width – 8 inches. Plastic and/or carbon-fiber wheels are prohibited. Brakes: Two-wheel discs. Carbon fiber and/or composite brakes are prohibited. Aerodynamics: All airfoils, wings, spoilers and other aerodynamic appendages are prohibited. Visit www.ims.com/bc39 for more information about the Driven2SaveLives BC39, including tickets and camping.