These wide tyred, big winged monsters are the fastest machines on a speedway track, and really have to be seen to be believed. With high powered V8 engines and no starter motors or gearboxes, Sprintcars are built for speed and are exceedingly popular both here and overseas.
Australian and American aces ply their trade here increasingly frequently, ensuring the ever-improving locals are constantly on their game. And with a narrow margin of error, it gets very interesting when things go wrong...
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