Glossary / General

late model

13 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A late model is a type of race car that looks like newer cars you see on the road. They have special rules about how they're built for racing.

Technical Definition

In racing, a 'late model' refers to a specific category of race cars that are designed to resemble current production vehicles. These cars often compete in various racing series and have specific rules governing their design and performance.

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""He will not be running a late model, likely in the month of April, at least not till after this national stuff is done. That's the focus for April here.""
TMCP #642: Mike Finnegan Returns – Life After Roadkill & the YouTube Era The MuscleCar Place 06:33

"there's a lot of late model races you know hell tour you know paid five pays five at least and some of them's 10 but you know just like the other night there's three or 7900 uh 10000 when late..."
Episode 399 - The First Dirt Cup, Ohio Sprint Speedweek Begins and Indiana Midget Week Dirt Nerds Podcast 46:00

"...Arizona loves late models. They love late models. That's their jam. Late models and street stocks..."
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