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A "late model car" refers to a newer car, which has been recently designed or fabricated. Essentially, “late model” means “latest model.” By contrast, the terms "early model car" or "classic car
Classic car

Classic car is a term frequently used to describe an older automobile, but the exact meaning is subject to differences in opinion. Some are very inclusive, considering any older car to be a classic....
" would refer to older cars. The term is broadly used in racing, and often appears in common use, as in "The officer was driving an unmarked, late model sedan."

There is no precise definition. According the Michigan Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of Motor Vehicles

In the United States of America, a Department of Motor Vehicles is a U.S. state government agency that administers vehicle registration and driver's license....
, a late-model vehicle is defined as:



model racecars are the highest class of local stock car racing
Stock car racing

Stock car racing is a form of automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain and Brazil. Traditionally, races are run on oval track racing measuring approximately ? mile to 2.66 miles length, but are also raced on road courses....
 vehicles at many race tracks in the United States and North America
North America

North America is the northern continent of the Americas, situated in the Earth's northern hemisphere and almost totally in the western hemisphere....
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A "late model car" refers to a newer car, which has been recently designed or fabricated. Essentially, “late model” means “latest model.” By contrast, the terms "early model car" or "classic car
Classic car

Classic car is a term frequently used to describe an older automobile, but the exact meaning is subject to differences in opinion. Some are very inclusive, considering any older car to be a classic....
" would refer to older cars. The term is broadly used in racing, and often appears in common use, as in "The officer was driving an unmarked, late model sedan."

There is no precise definition. According the Michigan Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of Motor Vehicles

In the United States of America, a Department of Motor Vehicles is a U.S. state government agency that administers vehicle registration and driver's license....
, a late-model vehicle is defined as:

  • A vehicle 8,000 pounds or less manufactured in one of the last six model years, or
  • A vehicle 8,001 pounds or more manufactured in one of the last 16 model years.


Racing

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Late model racecars are the highest class of local stock car racing
Stock car racing

Stock car racing is a form of automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain and Brazil. Traditionally, races are run on oval track racing measuring approximately ? mile to 2.66 miles length, but are also raced on road courses....
 vehicles at many race tracks in the United States and North America
North America

North America is the northern continent of the Americas, situated in the Earth's northern hemisphere and almost totally in the western hemisphere....
. Some regional and lower national-level series race in late models. Varieties of late models (ranked from highest vehicle performance to lowest) include Super Late Models, Late Models, and Limited Late Models. Some series require crate motors to be utilized by racecars under their sanction. Vehicles raced on dirt
Dirt track racing

----Dirt track racing is a type of auto racing performed on Oval racing. It began in the United States before World War I and became widespread during the 1920s and 30s....
 are significantly different from vehicles raced on asphalt
Asphalt

Asphalt is a sticky, black and highly viscosity liquid or semi-solid that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits sometimes termed asphaltum....
. Asphalt late model racing is an extremely common stepping stone for drivers who race in regional and national touring series including NASCAR
NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
. Racers of both dirt and asphalt Late Models have won the national championship of NASCAR Weekly Racing Series. Almost every NASCAR
NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
 driver raced in the class while progressing their career.

United States national touring series


Asphalt
  • American Speed Association
    American Speed Association

    The American Speed Association is a sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States formed in 1968. The Association was based in Pendleton, Indiana, Indiana and currently is headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida....
  • CRA Super Series
    CRA Super Series

    The CRA Super Series is a Super Late Model stock car racing series owned and operated by the Champion Racing Association. It is a touring series based in the Midwest United States....
  • USAR Hooters Procup Series
  • ASA Late Model Series
    ASA Late Model Series

    ASA Late Model Series is a nationally touring American stock car racing series. Founded by Ron Varney in 2003 as the "USPRO Cup Series" , it was renamed "ASA Late Model Series in when it was purchased by the American Speed Association in 2004....


Dirt

  • Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
    Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

    Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series founded in 2005, is a racing championship series for late model stock cars. It competes on a national tour of the United States on dirt ovals....
  • World of Outlaws Late Model Series
    World of Outlaws Late Model Series

    The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is a racing championship series for late model stock car racing currently owned by World Racing Group. It competes on a national tour of the United States and Canada on dirt ovals....
  • National Late Model Series


See also


  • National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame
    National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame

    The National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame is a non-profit Hall of Fame for United States drivers of Dirt track racing late model racecars....
    , a United States hall of fame for dirt track late model racers