The Red River Co-op Speedway, located just west of St. Adolphe, has just kicked off its season. Throughout the month of June, the track opens at 5:00 p.m. each Thursday, with races scheduled to start at 7:00, unless otherwise specified.
There are numerous classes of racing, something for everyone to enjoy whether you’re a long-time enthusiast or speedway newbie. Here’s a breakdown of the different classes.
Street Stocks (SS). These cars must weigh a minimum of 1,451 kilograms, can reach a top speed of 136 kilometres per hour on an oval track, and run up to 10 percent ethanol fuel.
Midwest Modifieds (MYM). MWM cars can weigh between 1,180–1,202 kilograms, depending on the engine. They can run on race fuel, pump fuel, or E98 ethanol fuel.
Late Models (LM). Similar to MWM, the precise weight of the car (including driver) falls between 1,043–1,100 kilograms, and they must be able to reach speeds of 160 kilometers per hour on the track, using gasoline, ethanol-enriched fuel, or alcohol.
Modifieds (M). Reaching speeds of 160 kilometers per hour on the track, these vehicles are allowed to use gasoline, ethanol-enriched fuel, or alcohol. They may sometimes be referred to as A-Mods.
Super Trucks (ST). The minimum weight of these trucks is 1,270 kilograms and they reach speeds of 145 kilometers per hour on ethanol-enriched fuel.
Pure Stock (PS). These stock cars must weigh 1,452 kilograms or more, have unmodified engines, and use regular gasoline as fuel.
4-Cylinder (4C). The 4-cylinder class includes any passenger car with a maximum wheelbase of 104 inches. They can have manual or automatic transmissions, be more than 10 years old, and run on pump fuel.
