A picture of Justin Wards #8 Sprint car reminded me of someone I know whose color scheme is very close to Wards. This curiosity compelled me to look at the Hirams Lightning Sprint series but also noted they are not microsprints per se but a 1,000cc 4 cylinder division with Japanese motores.

The Hiram Sprints race at five different tracks and the rules for the division are listed on the site, so please check out the page and websites. http://www.hiramslightningsprints.org/resultsstandings.html .

One of the best things about short track racing is that you can find these kinds of programs in most states and these drivers and tracks have sponsors, so please check them out too and patronize the many businesses and say, Thanks to the drivers and everyone else who make these events possible.

I mentioned earlier the similarity between Justin Wards car and my friend who races 410 Sprints in Pittsburgh and nationally at the Sprint Car Hall-of-Fame in Knoxville, Iowa. Sprint car racing is sprint car racing and the Hirams series is a quality circuit at quality tracks, so give it a try.

The wings may be different sizes and the engines but the spirit and dedication remains the same.