Dating back to the 1930s, midget racing is one of the oldest forms of automobile racing in the United States, combining power-to-weight ratio with small frames to create action-packed racing events.
Founded in 1955, the United States Auto Club (USAC) was established as a non-profit race-sanctioning body for purposes of developing rules and specifications for the sport, creating a uniform framework for the racers and race participants, as well as providing qualified officials to oversee its events. The introduction of a common rulebook for all USAC-affiliated racetracks, promoters, competitors and events was USAC’s first and most important contribution to the sport. The USAC National Midget Car Series, a professional-level championship touring series promoting midget racing throughout the U.S., was formed as a result of the new common rulebook.
USAC Midget racing has been a proving ground for some of the nation’s great racing talent, due in part to the variety of tracks and the quick reflexes necessary for this type of racing. Former National Midget Series’ standouts Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Billy Boat, Ryan Newman, Jason Leffler and John Andretti have turned a spotlight on the series as a source of racing talent. Other notable drivers who have made their way through the USAC Midget ranks include A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Johnny Rutherford, Parnelli Jones and Mel Kenyon.

USAC Midget/Sprint Car