(Note - Weights described below are minimum weights)
Junior Novice - This is the beginning class for all drivers ages 5 - 8. You will have
to go through a novice training course that explains the safety and allows the
driver to develop the proper driving skills to compete on the track with other cars
in a novice race. Most drivers that start out in the novice class usually move up
to one of the competitive classes after three months. You can file for an
extension and continue to race in the novice class if the driver stills needs time
to develop their driving skills. The cars use a 120 cc Honda motor. This is the
same motor that you will use when you move up to the Jr. Honda class. A red
carburetor restrictor plate is used to keep the car at a slow pace and allow the
driver to get a feel for the car without the higher speeds of other classes. The
minimum weight for the car and driver in the Jr. Novice class is 250 lb.
Senior Novice - There are a few differences between Sr. Novice and Jr. Novice.
The first difference is Sr. Novice is the beginning class for drivers ages 9 - 16.
Since the kids are older, they are allowed to start out at a faster speed, utilizing a
blue restrictor plate. This gives them a little more speed than the Jr. Novice class
and helps them better prepare for competitive racing. The minimum weight for
the Sr. Novice class is 275 lb.
Junior Honda - This is the competitive class that most kids move to after they
complete Jr. Novice. This class uses a 120 cc Honda motor. The same blue
restrictor plate used in Sr. Novice is used here. This is a very competitive class
for younger drivers. The ages range from 5 - 8 years. By utilizing the Honda
motor QMA can keep the cost of racing at a affordable level for most drivers. This
is the preferred class for most families with kids in this age bracket and has
some of the larger car counts. The car & driver weight is the same as Jr. Novice
so when a driver graduates from Jr. Novice all they have to do is change the
restrictor plate. This is a fun class with very competitive racing.
Senior Honda - This class is what most drivers graduate to after Sr. Novice. This
is the same step up that the Jr. Novice drivers take to Jr. Honda. The driver must
be 9 - 16 years old. Sr. Honda also draws larger car counts due to the reasonable
cost of the class. The driver and car weights are 275 lbs and the 120 cc Honda
motor is unrestricted. Because of the great competition many drivers choose to
stay in this class thru most of their quarter midget career.
Heavy Honda - Heavy Honda specs are the same as Sr. Honda. The only
difference is the driver and car weight. The driver must weigh no more than 100
lbs and the total car and driver must weigh at least 325 lbs. This class allows
older and heaver kids to participate with out being disadvantaged. When a driver
goes over the 100 lb mark they are adding unnecessary weight to the car and
will start to run at a disadvantage. This allows them to compete in a class against
a fair field of cars.
Junior Stock - The Stock classes are how it was done in the 60's and 70's. This
was the main class run at all weekly events. Stock motors are small motors built
by Deco. The Deco motor in its original form was a military generator motor that
ran 2,000 to 3,000 rpm. Some time ago the production of Deco motors and parts
was stopped. This left QMA with no choice but to allow engine builders to
manufacture their own parts. Eventually the cost of Deco rebuilds started to
increase because you were paying the engine builders for their knowledge and
ability to manufacture superior parts. In the early to mid 90's it left the teams
wanting to spend the most money with a large advantage over the lower budget
teams. Now that QMA has introduced the Honda motors to the sport this class
has turned into an introduction to the high performance classes. At peak rpm
these motors run upward of 8,000 rpm. The Jr. Stock class has the same age and
weight requirements as Jr. Honda. The Jr. class must run an exhaust restrictor
plate to keep the speeds down to a reasonable level. The motors are regulated to
certain specifications to keep the cars within a reasonable speed. Most Jr. Stock
drivers drive this class as well as the Jr. Honda class. The Jr. Stock class
reaches faster speeds and lap times allowing the drivers to gain more on track
experience. Due to the high rpm's that these motors run it gives the drivers more
throttle response and a different feel from the Honda motors. This is a great
class if a Jr. driver wants to run a second car.
Senior Stock - This class is the same as Jr. Stock. The only difference is it is
designed for the Sr. group of kids. The class requirements are the same as Sr.
Honda and the motor requirements are the same as Jr. Stock but without the
exhaust restrictor plate.
Light Mod - This is where the performance classes start. The Modified class is
basically a tuned up Stock motor. Many of the specifications are the same, with a
few exceptions. The carburetor specifications are different and many of the
smaller components' specs are looser to allow for higher performance. On most
race tracks the Modified class is usually around 3 tenths of a second faster than
the Stock class. Most drivers have several years of experience before moving to
this type of class. Most clubs do not have a field of Mods at their weekly shows.
This class is run at most regional and national events. The cost and the
maintenance of the motors prevents many people from running this class on a
weekly basis. The Lt. Mod cars must weigh at least 270 lbs and the driver must
be 7 years old before competing. The Peak rpm is around 10,000.
Heavy Mod - All of the Hvy. Mod specifications are the same as Lt. Mod with the
exception of the driver & car weight. The driver must weigh 100 lbs and the
driver and car must weigh 325 lbs total. Again this allows the bigger kids to run
against an equal playing field.
Light 160 - The Lt. 160 class is the next step up once kids have raced Sr. Honda
for several years and are looking for more speed. The engines are 160 cc Honda
motors. You will see most local races with a field of 160 cars. This class is
usually the more experienced local racers. The minimum age limit for the 160
class is 8. At times you can have some of the Jr. drivers that fit the age
requirements enter this class. It makes for an exciting show to see the
experience vs. the inexperience. There are no modifications allowed to the
motors. This is to help keep the cost of racing down and keeps the playing field
equal. In Lt. 160 the car and driver combined weight is 270 lbs.
Heavy 160 - All of the Hvy. 160 specifications are the same as Lt. 160 with the
exception of the driver & car weight. The driver must weigh 100 lbs and the
driver and car must weigh 325 lbs total. Again this allows the bigger kids to run
against an equal playing field.
Light B - This is the next performance step up from the Modified class. The
drivers skill is the key ingredient to success when running in the "B" class. It
does take a good motor and detailed car set up to win in this class but the driver
can make or break your day. The "B" motors are the same motor as the Mod and
stock class but the bore size is larger and the rule book is much looser than the
lower classes. This allows the engine builders to get creative and "build power".
The engine runs between 11,000 and 12,000 rpms. The minimum age is 8 to
compete in this class and the car and driver combined weight for Lt. "B" is the
same as the other Lt. classes, at 270 lbs.
Heavy B - Heavy "B" follows the same guidelines as Lt. "B" but has the same
Hvy. Driver and car specs as the other Heavy classes do.
Light AA - This is QMA's token class. If you can win while driving a "AA" you can
win in anything. The car specs are the same as any other class but it is the motor
that counts. These motors are the traditional Deco motors with large bores and
the special ingredient is strait methanol fuel. The "AA" class is a very exciting
class to watch due to the different strategies the drivers and handlers can have.
Each race the cars can only run 80 laps due to the large amount of fuel they use.
So when you add up race laps and caution laps most "AA" races have a fuel
stop in the middle. This is a mandatory red flag stop where the drivers are
required to exit the car during refueling process for safety reasons. Handlers
and drivers have the option to pull the cars into the pit area and make
adjustments or change tires but they must line up in the back of the field on the
restart. On most QMA tracks the drivers lift or breath the throttle in the corners to
slow up the car. When the driver hits the pedal on the exit of the corner it is a
burst of power accelerating the car to max speed in a short distance. It is hard to
get caught cheating in this class due to the lack of restrictions on the motors
and fuel. The rule book is written in a few paragraphs instead of several
chapters. The engines go through extreme abuse so the maintenance is very
high. At peak speed the motor runs around 13,000 rpm. Lt. "AA" is the fastest
class in QMA because the car weight is lighter than the Hvy. "AA" class. The car
and driver weights are the same as the other Lt. classes and the minimum age is
9.
Heavy AA - The description is the same as Lt. "AA" but it follows the Hvy. weight
structure mentioned in the above heavy classes.
World Formula - This is a new class that is developing in QMA. The World
Formula class uses a Briggs & Stratton "World Formula" motor. This class was
designed for handlers that wanted more speed than the Honda classes allowed
but don't want to make the investment it takes to get into the "B" or "AA" class.
The speed is similar to what the "B" class runs. The drivers do have some
throttle control. This is a regulated class with a detailed rule book. QMA's goal is
to keep the cost of the engines down so that anyone wanting to participate can.
The World Formula's only have one class. All drivers must be at least 9 years old
to enter and the minimum car and driver weight is 340 lbs. There is no minimum
driver weight. This is a growing class for QMA and has allowed many drivers to
stay in quarter midgets longer than they would if the class was not around.
Junior Half Midgets - Additionally ¼ Midget drivers may graduate to Junior ½
Midgets. Junior ½ midget drivers may be ages 11-17. The ½ Midget class is the
anything goes class. You can basically use any make air cooled engine under
253 cc. Many drivers utilize a hand operated clutch to help get the cars started.
Since the cars are direct drive the driver will pull the clutch handle, then the
handler will start to push the car. When the car reaches the desired speed the
driver will release the clutch to start the car. This class is where horse power
matters because you have to drive a car that weighs in at 350 lbs with the driver
in it.
Junior Novice - This is the beginning class for all drivers ages 5 - 8. You will have
to go through a novice training course that explains the safety and allows the
driver to develop the proper driving skills to compete on the track with other cars
in a novice race. Most drivers that start out in the novice class usually move up
to one of the competitive classes after three months. You can file for an
extension and continue to race in the novice class if the driver stills needs time
to develop their driving skills. The cars use a 120 cc Honda motor. This is the
same motor that you will use when you move up to the Jr. Honda class. A red
carburetor restrictor plate is used to keep the car at a slow pace and allow the
driver to get a feel for the car without the higher speeds of other classes. The
minimum weight for the car and driver in the Jr. Novice class is 250 lb.
Senior Novice - There are a few differences between Sr. Novice and Jr. Novice.
The first difference is Sr. Novice is the beginning class for drivers ages 9 - 16.
Since the kids are older, they are allowed to start out at a faster speed, utilizing a
blue restrictor plate. This gives them a little more speed than the Jr. Novice class
and helps them better prepare for competitive racing. The minimum weight for
the Sr. Novice class is 275 lb.
Junior Honda - This is the competitive class that most kids move to after they
complete Jr. Novice. This class uses a 120 cc Honda motor. The same blue
restrictor plate used in Sr. Novice is used here. This is a very competitive class
for younger drivers. The ages range from 5 - 8 years. By utilizing the Honda
motor QMA can keep the cost of racing at a affordable level for most drivers. This
is the preferred class for most families with kids in this age bracket and has
some of the larger car counts. The car & driver weight is the same as Jr. Novice
so when a driver graduates from Jr. Novice all they have to do is change the
restrictor plate. This is a fun class with very competitive racing.
Senior Honda - This class is what most drivers graduate to after Sr. Novice. This
is the same step up that the Jr. Novice drivers take to Jr. Honda. The driver must
be 9 - 16 years old. Sr. Honda also draws larger car counts due to the reasonable
cost of the class. The driver and car weights are 275 lbs and the 120 cc Honda
motor is unrestricted. Because of the great competition many drivers choose to
stay in this class thru most of their quarter midget career.
Heavy Honda - Heavy Honda specs are the same as Sr. Honda. The only
difference is the driver and car weight. The driver must weigh no more than 100
lbs and the total car and driver must weigh at least 325 lbs. This class allows
older and heaver kids to participate with out being disadvantaged. When a driver
goes over the 100 lb mark they are adding unnecessary weight to the car and
will start to run at a disadvantage. This allows them to compete in a class against
a fair field of cars.
Junior Stock - The Stock classes are how it was done in the 60's and 70's. This
was the main class run at all weekly events. Stock motors are small motors built
by Deco. The Deco motor in its original form was a military generator motor that
ran 2,000 to 3,000 rpm. Some time ago the production of Deco motors and parts
was stopped. This left QMA with no choice but to allow engine builders to
manufacture their own parts. Eventually the cost of Deco rebuilds started to
increase because you were paying the engine builders for their knowledge and
ability to manufacture superior parts. In the early to mid 90's it left the teams
wanting to spend the most money with a large advantage over the lower budget
teams. Now that QMA has introduced the Honda motors to the sport this class
has turned into an introduction to the high performance classes. At peak rpm
these motors run upward of 8,000 rpm. The Jr. Stock class has the same age and
weight requirements as Jr. Honda. The Jr. class must run an exhaust restrictor
plate to keep the speeds down to a reasonable level. The motors are regulated to
certain specifications to keep the cars within a reasonable speed. Most Jr. Stock
drivers drive this class as well as the Jr. Honda class. The Jr. Stock class
reaches faster speeds and lap times allowing the drivers to gain more on track
experience. Due to the high rpm's that these motors run it gives the drivers more
throttle response and a different feel from the Honda motors. This is a great
class if a Jr. driver wants to run a second car.
Senior Stock - This class is the same as Jr. Stock. The only difference is it is
designed for the Sr. group of kids. The class requirements are the same as Sr.
Honda and the motor requirements are the same as Jr. Stock but without the
exhaust restrictor plate.
Light Mod - This is where the performance classes start. The Modified class is
basically a tuned up Stock motor. Many of the specifications are the same, with a
few exceptions. The carburetor specifications are different and many of the
smaller components' specs are looser to allow for higher performance. On most
race tracks the Modified class is usually around 3 tenths of a second faster than
the Stock class. Most drivers have several years of experience before moving to
this type of class. Most clubs do not have a field of Mods at their weekly shows.
This class is run at most regional and national events. The cost and the
maintenance of the motors prevents many people from running this class on a
weekly basis. The Lt. Mod cars must weigh at least 270 lbs and the driver must
be 7 years old before competing. The Peak rpm is around 10,000.
Heavy Mod - All of the Hvy. Mod specifications are the same as Lt. Mod with the
exception of the driver & car weight. The driver must weigh 100 lbs and the
driver and car must weigh 325 lbs total. Again this allows the bigger kids to run
against an equal playing field.
Light 160 - The Lt. 160 class is the next step up once kids have raced Sr. Honda
for several years and are looking for more speed. The engines are 160 cc Honda
motors. You will see most local races with a field of 160 cars. This class is
usually the more experienced local racers. The minimum age limit for the 160
class is 8. At times you can have some of the Jr. drivers that fit the age
requirements enter this class. It makes for an exciting show to see the
experience vs. the inexperience. There are no modifications allowed to the
motors. This is to help keep the cost of racing down and keeps the playing field
equal. In Lt. 160 the car and driver combined weight is 270 lbs.
Heavy 160 - All of the Hvy. 160 specifications are the same as Lt. 160 with the
exception of the driver & car weight. The driver must weigh 100 lbs and the
driver and car must weigh 325 lbs total. Again this allows the bigger kids to run
against an equal playing field.
Light B - This is the next performance step up from the Modified class. The
drivers skill is the key ingredient to success when running in the "B" class. It
does take a good motor and detailed car set up to win in this class but the driver
can make or break your day. The "B" motors are the same motor as the Mod and
stock class but the bore size is larger and the rule book is much looser than the
lower classes. This allows the engine builders to get creative and "build power".
The engine runs between 11,000 and 12,000 rpms. The minimum age is 8 to
compete in this class and the car and driver combined weight for Lt. "B" is the
same as the other Lt. classes, at 270 lbs.
Heavy B - Heavy "B" follows the same guidelines as Lt. "B" but has the same
Hvy. Driver and car specs as the other Heavy classes do.
Light AA - This is QMA's token class. If you can win while driving a "AA" you can
win in anything. The car specs are the same as any other class but it is the motor
that counts. These motors are the traditional Deco motors with large bores and
the special ingredient is strait methanol fuel. The "AA" class is a very exciting
class to watch due to the different strategies the drivers and handlers can have.
Each race the cars can only run 80 laps due to the large amount of fuel they use.
So when you add up race laps and caution laps most "AA" races have a fuel
stop in the middle. This is a mandatory red flag stop where the drivers are
required to exit the car during refueling process for safety reasons. Handlers
and drivers have the option to pull the cars into the pit area and make
adjustments or change tires but they must line up in the back of the field on the
restart. On most QMA tracks the drivers lift or breath the throttle in the corners to
slow up the car. When the driver hits the pedal on the exit of the corner it is a
burst of power accelerating the car to max speed in a short distance. It is hard to
get caught cheating in this class due to the lack of restrictions on the motors
and fuel. The rule book is written in a few paragraphs instead of several
chapters. The engines go through extreme abuse so the maintenance is very
high. At peak speed the motor runs around 13,000 rpm. Lt. "AA" is the fastest
class in QMA because the car weight is lighter than the Hvy. "AA" class. The car
and driver weights are the same as the other Lt. classes and the minimum age is
9.
Heavy AA - The description is the same as Lt. "AA" but it follows the Hvy. weight
structure mentioned in the above heavy classes.
World Formula - This is a new class that is developing in QMA. The World
Formula class uses a Briggs & Stratton "World Formula" motor. This class was
designed for handlers that wanted more speed than the Honda classes allowed
but don't want to make the investment it takes to get into the "B" or "AA" class.
The speed is similar to what the "B" class runs. The drivers do have some
throttle control. This is a regulated class with a detailed rule book. QMA's goal is
to keep the cost of the engines down so that anyone wanting to participate can.
The World Formula's only have one class. All drivers must be at least 9 years old
to enter and the minimum car and driver weight is 340 lbs. There is no minimum
driver weight. This is a growing class for QMA and has allowed many drivers to
stay in quarter midgets longer than they would if the class was not around.
Junior Half Midgets - Additionally ¼ Midget drivers may graduate to Junior ½
Midgets. Junior ½ midget drivers may be ages 11-17. The ½ Midget class is the
anything goes class. You can basically use any make air cooled engine under
253 cc. Many drivers utilize a hand operated clutch to help get the cars started.
Since the cars are direct drive the driver will pull the clutch handle, then the
handler will start to push the car. When the car reaches the desired speed the
driver will release the clutch to start the car. This class is where horse power
matters because you have to drive a car that weighs in at 350 lbs with the driver
in it.
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