When we got word last year that an enthusiastic, motivated young person was working to put a Sprite with race history back to the 60s back on track our ears perked up. The Sprite-Midget group certainly comes to the track with gusto, you bet, but at 56 this author is one of the youngest drivers… Continue reading Welcoming Evan
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New Drivers: Maggio and Eldridge
March 23, 2025***For immediate release*** The International Sprite-Midget Challenge is pleased to welcome new drivers Evan Eldridge and Martin Maggio. Evan is new to wheel-to-wheel racing, but has ample experience in track days and autocross. While we haven’t done the math, at age 20 Evan likely lowers the average age of our drivers by several… Continue reading New Drivers: Maggio and Eldridge
SMC Drivers take home hardware!
January 28, 2025***for immediate release*** We all know 2024 was a great year for the Sprite-Midget Challenge: We held three SMC races in two states and two countries, raced hard and competitively, raced safe, and had fun. Three of our drivers traveled 2000+ miles to race at Road America. And at the 2025 SOVREN Annual… Continue reading SMC Drivers take home hardware!
Get Ready to Race
Friday, September 13, 2024Written by Loren Campbell, Sprite-Midget Challenge driver After a successful Thursday test and tune day, Sam and I arrive at Road America for the 7:00 AM driver’s meeting on Friday, with the first group session scheduled for 9:45. Oil, fuel, lug nuts done the previous evening, all that remains to be done… Continue reading Get Ready to Race
2025 Battle of the Brits
November 4, 2024***For Immediate Release*** Registration is now OPEN! Get your spot HERE. Announcing the “Battle of the Brits”, a featured race at the SOVREN Pacific Northwest Historic Races, July 4-6, 2025, at historic Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington. This race will pit classic Minis against Austin Healey Sprites and MG Midgets. Brought to you… Continue reading 2025 Battle of the Brits
2024 SMC Race 3
October 22, 2024Portland, OregonWest Coast International Sprite-Midget Challenge Race 3*for release seven weeks ago…HAH* The West Coast Sprite-Midget Challenge wrapped up a fabulous 2024 season with a race at Portland International Raceway on August, 2024. Once again, we did a Le Mans-style start, and as usual, it was a hit! The Heacock Harrier Jet (aka… Continue reading 2024 SMC Race 3
2024 SMC Race 2
August 10, 2024Mission, British ColumbiaWest Coast International Sprite-Midget Challenge Race 2*for immediate release*The West Coast Sprite-Midget Challenge series is officially an INTERNATIONAL event after a fun, safe, successful…and extra long race in Mission, British Columbia on August 10. Run in conjunction with BCHMR, SOVREN, and VRCBC, the race featured twelve cars, including five from Canada,… Continue reading 2024 SMC Race 2
2024 SMC Race 1
June 29, 2024West Coast Sprite-Midget Challenge Race 1*for immediate release* June 29, 2024 saw the first of three 2024 Sprite-Midget Challenge races on the West Coast. Despite a weekend with high attrition, twelve Spridgets lined up on the inside of turn 8 at Pacific Raceways for a Le Mans style start. At the wave of… Continue reading 2024 SMC Race 1
Race Wrench
by Brian Volkert Got a Race Wrench? Most low-budget vintage racers have one. Maybe under a different name but they’re there. ‘Race Wrench’ is the name for that compatriot who is there to help, cajole and coach your vintage racing experience. Different than paid professional help or fellow racer(s), they contribute immeasurable hours to help… Continue reading Race Wrench