The anticipation for the 2011 short track season has begun and the Alternative 410 Motor Program (A4MP) directors are excited to announce their A4MP engine has been approved for usage with a number of racing organizations and tracks across North America.

Knoxville Raceway, the O’Reilly All-Star Circuit of Champions, Interstate Racing Ass’n and Golden State King of the West sprints have all approved the engine for competition with existing 410 winged sprint-car classes.

“Our goal for this Alternative 410 Motor Program was always to help get more competitors out there,” said Danny Schatz, promoter of Red River Valley Speedway. “It’s great to see organizations and tracks approving the use of these motors this year. We’re all working towards building the future of our sport and hopefully their decision will add to their fields of cars.”

The A4MP is an engine package that derived from GM’s LS engine program primarily because of the high volume of production and after market engine components. The motor can be built for less than $20,000.

A prototype was tested in competition last summer.

“Everyone knows that we are always looking to continue the growth and health of sprint- car racing,” said Guy Webb, president of the All-Star Circuit of Champions. “As many of you know we’ve changed our championship structure trying to allow more opportunities for drivers. This engine package seems to have the same idea. There are a lot of racers out there and from an economic standpoint this option may work. They have come up with a program that should benefit everyone from drivers, car owners, promoters and the fans.”

The engine consists of specified number of components and recommended parts for both cost and uniformity. Engine builders will have some options in part choices as some are limited only by dimension, weight and material. The engine fits in the current sprint-car chassis with only minor changes.

“We spent a lot of time trying to find a suitable alternative to help get some teams back out there racing,” said Ron Shaver, president of Shaver Racing Engines. “This motor can be built by a lot of the same guys that are currently building the 410s. The A4MP will certify motor builders and make them accountable to uphold to the rules and regulations. Each motor will be sealed so that they can’t be altered and have a serial number making it pretty easy for anyone to find out when and where it was built.”

The A4MP encourages any interested engine builders to become certified A4MP builders. Shaver Specialities and Schwanke Engines are currently certified builders of the engine. Details regarding certification and more specifications of the engine can be found by visiting www.alternative410motor.com.

Courtesy of: www.NationalSpeedSportNews.com