Modified stock car racing

Modified stock car racing, also known as modified racing and modified, is a type of auto racing that involves purpose-built cars simultaneously racing against each other on oval tracks. First established in the United States after World War II, this type of racing was early-on characterized by its participants' modification of passenger cars in pursuit of higher speeds, hence the name.

Modified stock car racing
A vintage modified
Characteristics
ContactYes
Team membersYes
TypeOutdoor, Indoor

There are many sanctioning bodies for modifieds, each specifying different body styles and engine sizes.

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