Here are a few examples of sanctioning bodies that have embraced the concept of a factory-sealed racing engine. For great entertainment, check out these growing series and support your local racetrack. Please visit each series’ website for schedules and further information.
http://www.fastrakracing.com/
FASTRAK Champions is a touring late-model series that focuses on fairness, equality and cost reduction to deliver a great show for the fans. This fast-growing series will have three regions in 2006, covering much of the country east of the Mississippi river. Using the sealed crate engines available from GMPP, FASTRAK is proving they have the right product, at the right time. Especially noteworthy in 2005 was a race at Eldora, where the FASTRAK “crate cars” ran prior to a NASCAR Nextel Cup field of Super Late Models. This fan-friendly series is worth the price of admission if they visit a track in your area. |
http://www.imca.com/
The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA),organized in 1915, is the oldest active automobile racing sanctioning body in the United States. IMCA is based on enforcing fair and consistent rules that promote affordability as the foundation of racing in America. Through the promotion of the grassroots weekly racer, IMCA has continued to see remarkable growth throughout the last decade. In 2005 IMCA introduced the Sport Mod class, which is the perfect racecar for a tight economy. The sealed CT350 engine from GMPP is approved as an option, and was very successful in the inaugural year. At the IMCA SuperNationals, a SportMod driven by Carl Fredrickson, editor for Speedway Illustrated, took the checkered flag with a GMPP #88958602 between the frame rails. |
http://www.asalatemodels.com/
Formed in 2002 as USPRO Cup, this late-model touring series was designed to have stability, reliability, cost effectiveness and performance make up the cornerstone of the organization that merged with the former American Speed Association in 2003. The crate motor and template body package has proven to be extremely appealing to drivers and racetracks alike. It is considered to be one of the most cost-effective traveling series around. Running Late Model chassis and bodies, with the CT400 sealed (#88958604) engine as the powerplant of choice. Operating as a single series in the upper Midwest in 2005, ASALMS will expand in 2006 to include a southern division as well as a new Challenge Division that will be covered by the Outdoor Channel. The fast-growing series is destined to be a showcase for young drivers aspiring to drive for developmental teams, and beyond! |
