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CRA Introduces Junior Late Model Series
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Champion Racing Association (CRA) officials have announced the creation of the CRA Junior Late Model Series powered by JEGS.
The division will feature 10- to 15-year-old drivers competing amongst themselves for both experience and recognition in full-size Late Models with economical drivetrain and suspension alternatives. The inaugural schedule is expected to feature up to ten races in the Midwest, with most expected to coincide with existing events on the CRA schedules.
The new series for Junior racers will have a parental advisory committee to assist CRA with the development and guidance of the series. Experienced Michigan racer Chris Hettinger will chair the advisory committee.
“We’ve seen what they are doing with similar Junior racing in California, and are excited that CRA will oversee the development and growth of this in the Midwest. CRA is the leading short track pavement sanctioning body for late models, and having them take the leading role with this gives it instant credibility,” Hettinger said.
Our industry has had a gap in the progression for talented young racers that have raced quarter midgets or go karts and want to go into stock car racing,” CRA’s R.J. Scott said. “This new series will help bridge that gap, and give young racers the chance to race against each other and hone their skills before heading into top-tier late model racing like the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour and the ARCA/CRA Super Series.”
Specific details about the series will be released in the coming weeks. A key component in the cost savings area will be the mandated use of the $3,900 factory sealed Chevrolet 602 crate engine. All new engines will be purchased from JEGS through the series’ lone repair and certification partner in McGunegill Engine Performance.
eams will also be utilizing less expensive rear ends, transmissions and springs and shocks and will be racing on 8-inch steel wheels and utilizing 8-inch Hoosier Racing tires.
“Eliminating bump stops and coil binding will help new teams have access to some older cars that have been sitting on the sidelines since the newer technology took over,” Hettinger said. “The complete rules package will make it much more affordable for people to get involved and provide no real performance advantage for newer cars over older cars.”
CRA officials expect to have the complete schedule and rules finalized in the next few weeks. For more information, visit cra-racing.com.
The division will feature 10- to 15-year-old drivers competing amongst themselves for both experience and recognition in full-size Late Models with economical drivetrain and suspension alternatives. The inaugural schedule is expected to feature up to ten races in the Midwest, with most expected to coincide with existing events on the CRA schedules.
The new series for Junior racers will have a parental advisory committee to assist CRA with the development and guidance of the series. Experienced Michigan racer Chris Hettinger will chair the advisory committee.
“We’ve seen what they are doing with similar Junior racing in California, and are excited that CRA will oversee the development and growth of this in the Midwest. CRA is the leading short track pavement sanctioning body for late models, and having them take the leading role with this gives it instant credibility,” Hettinger said.
Our industry has had a gap in the progression for talented young racers that have raced quarter midgets or go karts and want to go into stock car racing,” CRA’s R.J. Scott said. “This new series will help bridge that gap, and give young racers the chance to race against each other and hone their skills before heading into top-tier late model racing like the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour and the ARCA/CRA Super Series.”
Specific details about the series will be released in the coming weeks. A key component in the cost savings area will be the mandated use of the $3,900 factory sealed Chevrolet 602 crate engine. All new engines will be purchased from JEGS through the series’ lone repair and certification partner in McGunegill Engine Performance.
eams will also be utilizing less expensive rear ends, transmissions and springs and shocks and will be racing on 8-inch steel wheels and utilizing 8-inch Hoosier Racing tires.
“Eliminating bump stops and coil binding will help new teams have access to some older cars that have been sitting on the sidelines since the newer technology took over,” Hettinger said. “The complete rules package will make it much more affordable for people to get involved and provide no real performance advantage for newer cars over older cars.”
CRA officials expect to have the complete schedule and rules finalized in the next few weeks. For more information, visit cra-racing.com.
