National Dirt Racing Association
National Dirt Racing Association
Its 1985 and you are at the I44 Speedway and the National Dirt Racing Association has pulled into the pit area!!!!!!! Check it out by clicking the YouTube video link to the left and enjoy!!!
The "NDRA Late Model Division" likely refers to the Northern Late Model Racing Association (NLRA), a prominent regional dirt late model series in the Midwest (US/Canada) using Wissota rules, or potentially the National Dirt Racing Association (NDRA) or Nostalgia Drag Racing Association (NNDRA) for historical context, but NLRA is the active racing body for modern late models, focusing on asphalt/dirt cars with powerful engines, similar to NASCAR-style stock cars, competing for big purses on dirt tracks like Brownstown.
Key Aspects of Late Model Racing (NLRA/DIRTcar context):
Type of Cars: Full-sized, stock-appearing cars with powerful engines (around 500-600+ HP) designed for dirt oval racing, featuring significant chassis and suspension setups for grip.
Racing Style: High-speed, side-by-side action, often with crooked-looking bodies designed for weight transfer and balance on dirt.
Key Organizations: NLRA (Northern Late Model Racing Association) and DIRTcar sanction many of these events, with series like the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series being major players.
Equipment: High-performance engines, specialized racing tires (American Racer), and custom chassis.