Speaking during the 6th Annual Race Industry Week, Kevin Miller, President & CEO of USAC (United States Auto Club), outlined how one of America’s most historic sanctioning bodies has transformed into a modern, multi-discipline motorsports powerhouse spanning sprint cars, midgets, Silver Crown, off-road, rally, road racing, snowmobiles and youth racing.

The Quarter Midget races at Pocono are a great experience for younger racers as they get to race at the same location as their IndyCar heroes. Quarter Midgets are the first step in learning racing fundamentals, including preparation, concentration and respect for fellow competitors.

If you're unfamiliar with the IHRA JR Race Car Junior Dragster series, this 2009 video is a good introduction to what is arguably the most successful program in all of motorsports that allows young drivers to compete at the same tracks, using essentially the same rules, as their full-sized counterparts.Though...

Quarter midgets are a great way to start your racing careers and Honda's reliable GX120 and GX160 engines power much of the field. There's nothing better than watching kids learn racecraft in a safe, family environment.