If you already have a Quarter Midget Race Car, run it…

 

When it comes to purchasing Quarter Midget Race Cars it is much like buying a pick-up truck.  You can get a Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge along with other manufacturers.  They all are good brands and all of them will get the same job done.  It’s just a matter of preference.

 

Every year there seems to be a new Quarter Midget Manufactures out there selling their cars.

 

The most popular cars at the MQMRA are the Nervo/Coggins (50% of the population) and GT American (40% of the population).  Other vehicles on the track are Rice Cars, FastTrack and Bullriders. (10% of the population combined).

 

This comes in useful to know what types of cars are most common at the track.  This helps with tech support from club members and accessibility to replacement parts at the track.

 

First of all not all cars are sized the same.  Some cater to small children while others are more for larger children.  Be sure to ask the owner the age and size of the original driver.

 

Engines - For both novice classes the engine needed would be the Honda GX120.  There are larger size engines for upper classes but the entry class uses the Honda GX120.

 

When purchasing a new/used car there are some important things to look for from the latest rule changes. 

 

These rule changes can mandate some costly updates to the vehicle. These updates usually haven’t been done yet.

 

Starting in 2009 all GX120 engines need to have a new/updated flywheel.  This Flywheel costs around $100.00.

 

Starting in 2008, all hydraulic braking systems need to have steel braided lines.  Older units used the Nylon/plastic line with is no longer allowed in QMA.  This update is around $80.00

 

Also starting in 2008, seat belts need to be replaced every 2 years or reconditioned every 2 years.  Check the dates on the seat belt.  Seatbelts cost around $60.00

 

There also is a mandated heel stop for the brake pedals on all Quarter Midgets Race Cars.

 

 

When and how to buy a Quarter Midget.

 

The best time of the year to purchase a Quarter Midget Race Car is in the Fall and winter time.  That is when the prices are low and cars are abundant.  The worst time to look for a car is in the spring.  (Especially around “Try It You’ll Like It.”)

 

There are classified ads posted locally on this website. 

 

There are also classified ads posted nationwide here.

 

You can also check www.Ebay.com search Quarter Midget.

 

When you are looking at cars nationwide remember to take into consideration of shipping of the vehicle.