14 Jan 12   Update We are racing Saturday April 28th at Shadybowl! Get your cars ready we must have at least 8 cars show up so we can race.

15 Mar 12   The 2012 OVDCA schedule has been posted. Click Here. Also a reminder if you have not gotten your order for tires in to Gary Smith please call him at 937-554-5300.

14 Jan 12   Update With the 2012 season just around the corner, we need to get a good car count. We will be running the American Racing tires this year and need to hear from each racer. Please call Gary Smith at 937-554-5300

30 Oct 11   Update It's official the track has been paved and looks great! 2012 will be the 20th year to have Shadybowl as our home track. We will racing every other weekend in 2012 but we need at least 8 cars each week to race. American Racing tires will be our tires of choice and will have more information on where and when to buy tires later. We would like some input from you all on if we would like to have our own banquet this year or would just like to just participate in Shadybowl's banquet. If there is anyone interested in buying cars there are several cars for sale please contact Gary Smith, Paul Hazlett or Rob Dutra for information. We will post any information as it becomes available.

Everyone have a good winter and get your cars ready!

  The 2012 season marks the Twentieth year of Classic Modified Dwarf Car racing in the Ohio area. Once again, the association has partnered with Shadybowl Speedway in DeGraff, Ohio to offer a full schedule of pavement races throughout the summer.

Classic Modified Dwarf Cars are 5/8 scale replicas of vintage coupes and sedans such as the '32 Ford coupe, the '34 Vicky, the '37 Chevy and the '40 Ford Sedan. Total weight must be more than 1240 pounds with driver, with a wheel base of 73" and a maximum width of 62". The cars are of all steel construction, with a 1X2-inch rectangular tube frame rail, and a full roll cage of round mild steel tubing. Body panels are made of sheet metal or aluminum, and fiberglass on an exception basis. Each car features an adjustable coil-over suspension front and rear, with an offset rearend from a Toyota or Datsun. Options include four wheel disc brakes and rack and pinion steering. A motorcycle engine limited to 1200cc powers the car, with the engine set sideways in the frame rails to permit the driveshaft to attach to the cycle sprocket. All major motorcycle manufacturers are represented, with the Suzuki GSXR and Kawasaki ZX engines the most popular. Both gas and alcohol may be used. The stock transmission provides five to six gears to select from depending on track size, while the stock clutch and starter permit quick line-ups and restarts. The key to the low cost approach of the Classic Modified Dwarfs is a hard compound 13" Goodyear tire limited to a maximum width of 8". The tires limit the effectiveness of high dollar engine and suspension modifications, and keep racing fun and affordable. Safety requirements include a firesuit, five-point harness, approved helmet, quick release steering wheel, fire extinguisher and fuel cell.

Dwarf Car packages are available from local dealers for as little as $7,000 for a complete car package without engine. Basic chassis packages can be obtained for less than $2,000. Used rolling chassis are available, often for well under $3,500.  Used engines can be purchased for $1,000 to $2,500, and can be used in stock condition. (Check our LINKS page for access to www.dwarfcarracing.com, featuring a popular classified message board for cars and parts.)  Weekly maintenance costs are very low, typically requiring only fuel, oil, spark plugs and filters. Engines typically complete an entire season without a rebuild, and tires rarely need replaced.

Dwarf car racing has had an outstanding safety record throughout the country.  Full roll cages, five point safety harnesses, fireproof suits and fuel cells are required. Regular, thorough inspections encourage fun, competitive, and safe racing.

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       A   Special Thank You   to all our Sponsors:

Shadybowl Speedway
Piqua Transfer & Storage
Peoples Savings & Loan, West Liberty
The Ohio Caverns, West Liberty, Ohio
Hill & Hamilton Ins., Bellefontaine, Ohio
Steve Martin and The Midwest Classic Racers
Shawn Sell and Family

       ATTENTION ALL DRIVERS!!!

All Shadbowl races will require the use of a RACEceiver radio system!!!

Frequency for Shady Bowl is 463.7625

Coyer Enterprises and Hall Electronics are possible sources. Check their web-site for prices