Midgets

A Midget Car is a small, high-powered open-wheel race car built for speedway racing on short oval dirt tracks. Despite their compact size, these cars pack serious punch and are central to New Zealand's motorsport culture.

• Engine: Typically 4-cylinder, producing around 300–400 horsepower.
• Size: Lightweight and compact, with a short wheelbase for tight cornering.
• Design: Open cockpit, exposed wheels, and often wingless—making them more challenging to handle than winged sprintcars.
• Speed: Can reach speeds over 140 km/h on dirt tracks.

Midget car racing in New Zealand is fast, technical, and fiercely competitive. It’s a thrilling spectacle that blends grassroots passion with international prestige.