{"id":140101,"date":"2026-10-02T08:20:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T12:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinsler.com\/Shop\/?p=140101"},"modified":"2026-10-02T08:26:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T12:26:49","slug":"why-kinsler-racing-fuel-pumps-excel-in-sprint-car-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kinsler.com\/Shop\/2026\/10\/02\/why-kinsler-racing-fuel-pumps-excel-in-sprint-car-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Kinsler Racing Fuel Pumps Excel in Sprint Car Racing"},"content":{"rendered":"

For sprint car racers, there\u2019s nothing like the excitement of getting on the track and competing for championships.<\/p>\n

Drivers taking corners at high speeds slide completely sideways through the dirt, giving it their all to right themselves while fighting a loose, reactive steering wheel. It\u2019s all part of the sport.<\/p>\n

But another important aspect of the sport is what happens off the track. Racers work hard to keep their car in optimal competitive condition to achieve peak performance. And they know that racing fuel pumps<\/a> from Kinsler Fuel Injection are an essential component to win in sprint car racing.<\/p>\n

A Brief History and Evolution of Sprint Car Racing<\/h2>\n

In case you\u2019re unfamiliar, sprint cars\u00a0are\u00a0open-wheel\u00a0race cars that run on short\u00a0oval or circular\u00a0tracks that are usually dirt. The sport is popular in the\u00a0United States, Canada, Australia,\u00a0New Zealand, and\u00a0South Africa.<\/p>\n

Sprint cars have high\u00a0power-to-weight ratios that best those of contemporary Formula 1\u00a0cars. There\u2019s no transmission in sprint cars. Instead, they use an in-or-out gearbox and quick-change rear differentials for occasional gearing changes. That means there are no electrical systems beyond an ignition magneto and they have to be pushed to start. This adds to the excitement.\u00a0 Exceptions can be IMCA-sanctioned sprint-type cars.<\/p>\n

Early sprint cars were wingless and this made them more dangerous. Over the years, safety has improved with the addition of roll cages and wings, which protect drivers by increasing surface traction. While wingless sprint cars still exist today, many have “stub outs” in the frame for attaching wings.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a wide range of vehicles for sprint racing. Among these are the midget car, which\u00a0is a smaller version of a full-size sprint car, but is normally wingless. The mini sprint\u00a0is about the same size as the midget, but has an upright-style chassis and center-mounted, chain-driven four-cylinder motorcycle engines. The SpeedSTR is an open-wheel model with a 72-inch wheelbase and is self-starting. And finally, the Outlaw karts<\/a> are essentially go-karts with wings and roll cages.<\/p>\n

Racing tracks are chose carefully for their ability to provide an aggressive racing style from start to end that rewards some calculated risks by the drivers.<\/p>\n

Why Our Racing Fuel Pumps Excel in Sprint Racing<\/h2>\n

A sprint car\u00a0is powered by a\u00a0naturally aspirated,\u00a0methanol-injected\u00a0overhead-valve\u00a0V-8 engine. It\u2019s capable of engine speeds around 9000 rpm and, given the proper mechanical setup, (engine, gearing, shocks, etc.) and the track layout, these cars can achieve speeds in excess of\u00a0160 miles per hour (260\u00a0km\/h).<\/p>\n