| North East Classic Lites Racing Series (a.k.a. Dwarf Cars) are 5/8 scale models of vintage cars from 1928 to 1948. |
| They have full steel roll cages, sheet metal or aluminum bodies, and are powered by 4 cylinder 600cc GSXR motorcycle engine. They have full racing suspension and are capable of speeds over 90mph on the straightaway. With their size and quickness, they are perfectly suited to oval track racing. |
| Dwarf cars started out as a hobby about 20 years ago in Phoenix AZ, with cars being built in garages out of scrap and spare parts. The original idea was to provide economical racing to people who were just starting out or who could no longer afford to keep up with the escalating costs of full size classes. |
| Now, Dwarf cars are rapidly becoming the hottest class in auto racing today. |
| The reasons are simple: |
| Dwarf cars have a look that appeals to a wide variety of fans. Their "antique" look brings back the glory days of the 40's and 50's when open wheel hot rods were the stars of the show on Saturday Nights. For the younger fans, their size and shape makes them interesting to watch and cheer for. |
| Dwarf cars use motorcycle engines as power plants, bringing interest from outside the normal "auto" racing crowd. The roar of a 4 cylinder motorcycle engine at high RPM has quite an appeal. |
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| Dwarf cars are economical to operate. The costs to race a competitive, full size car range from $250, for a late model to $1,000 in a SK modified car PER RACE!! That is if nothing gets broken! Dwarf cars on the other hand, can cost less than $20 per race, for fuel and an oil change. The cost-per-racing lap is the lowest in motor sports today. In addition, a race ready Dwarf car costs less than half as much as the motor in a late model. Ask any driver of a full sized car who has raced a Dwarf car, and they will tell you the thrill and excitement can't be matched. |
