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How fast do hobby stock cars go?
Top-level stock cars exceed 200 mph (322 km/h) at speedway tracks and on superspeedway tracks such as Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. Contemporary NASCAR-spec top-level cars produce maximum power outputs of 860–900 hp from their naturally aspirated V8 engines.
What is a hobby stock car?
The Hobby Stock car is an eight-cylinder stock car based on stock production cars. All cars have been modified for driver protections (roll a cage, racing seat and belts, fuel cells, etc.) The racing is extraordinarily competitive and a few of these drivers have progressed to the more sophisticated divisions.
How much do Hobby Stock cars weigh?
All steel motor – steel block and heads, a maximum of 362 cubic inches (5.93 L), and weigh in at either 2200 or 2150 pounds depending on the series. Cars with an all-steel motor must run a 10-inch (250 mm) or 12-inch (300 mm) spoiler.
How much does a hobby stock weigh?
The bodies are 100% stock appearing. These cars have very limited adjustability using stock suspension components. These cars run a V8 engine with cast iron heads intake and exhaust manifolds. Hobby Stock cars weigh about 3250lbs and run a 2 barrel carburetor and a 10 inch used racing tire.
When did NASCAR quit using stock cars?
Buz McKim: For the most part, stock bodies and frames were used in NASCAR until the 1967 Ford Fairlane, which was a unibody car.
Are stock cars street legal?
NASCAR cars are not street legal today; while they can be modified and tuned to drive on the street, the stock racing cars are not legal for roads. The main reason why these cars can’t drive on the street is because they do not have the same safety features that a normal car would have.
How do NASCAR drivers pee?
NASCAR drivers do sometimes pee during a race. NASCAR drivers do not wear diapers so, if a NASCAR driver needs to pee during a race, then they go right in their suit and onto the seat. However, drivers will rarely need to urinate during a race due to careful planning and excessive perspiration.
How much does a Bandolero car cost?
What does a Bandolero cost? A new bandolero is around $7,000 before shipping and taxes. There are also used bandoleros for sale at about half the cost of new. A used Bando will hold its value pretty well.
What is bite in dirt track racing?
Most dirt teams refer to the amount of “bite” or “left-rear weight” in the car, which is the number of pounds of weight that the LR tire supports over the right-rear (RR) tire.
How much does it cost to build a street stock?
The good news about all these rules is building a competitive Street Stock motor for most racetracks can be done for between $3,500 and $5,000 if you are starting from scratch, and significantly less if you already have some parts on hand or don’t mind digging around in a junkyard.
What is the fastest a NASCAR car has gone?
212.809 mph
Bill Elliott achieved the fastest NASCAR speed record of all time while qualifying for the 1987 Winston 500 at Talladega. In his #9 Coors Ford Thunderbird, Elliott reached a top speed of 212.809 mph.