Early 1960s

Micro-midget race cars evolved from three-quarter midgets, which evolved from pre-World War II midget race cars. An average micro-midget weighed 250 pounds and was 5 feet long and 34 inches high. “When you’re that close to the ground,” one driver remarked, “sixty miles an hour is a hell of a lot fas...

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Published inTwentieth Century Drifter p. 79
Main Author Diekman, Diane
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United States University of Illinois Press 07.02.2012
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Summary:Micro-midget race cars evolved from three-quarter midgets, which evolved from pre-World War II midget race cars. An average micro-midget weighed 250 pounds and was 5 feet long and 34 inches high. “When you’re that close to the ground,” one driver remarked, “sixty miles an hour is a hell of a lot faster than one hundred twenty in a standard-size car.” Motorcycle engines powered the cars.¹ Marty indulged his love of auto racing by purchasing his first micro-midget, a number seven car he raced without repainting. He bought a second and called it “44 Junior” because he sponsored the number 44
ISBN:0252036328
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