A F2 Midget is a type of open-wheel race car used in grassroots motorsport, designed to offer an affordable and competitive entry into midget car racing. Here's what makes it special:
- Purpose-built for affordability and skill development: The F2 Midget class was created to give aspiring drivers a chance to race midget cars without the high costs of top-tier vehicles.
- Even playing field: Cars in this class are designed to be relatively equal in performance, emphasizing driver skill over expensive modifications.
- Engine: Typically less powerful than full midget cars, offering a stepping stone from mini-stocks to higher classes.
- Weight & Power: Drivers transition from ~50 horsepower mini-stocks to ~300 horsepower midgets, with F2 Midgets sitting somewhere in between.
- Design: Open-wheel, single-gear cars built for short, fast laps on dirt tracks like Western Springs Speedway.
F2 Midgets are a vital part of New Zealand’s motorsport ladder, helping drivers build skills, confidence, and competitive edge in a cost-effective way.
