(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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