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Post-World War II
A resurgence in interest in mite car racing followed immediately after World War II. The availability of inexpensive toy race cars (like the Cox Thimble Drome Champion) and small glow model engines spurred renewed interest in mite car racing.
Smaller tether tracks designed specifically for mite cars sprang up across the country, and weekend races became a part of the social fabric of the country.
As better tires became available, and as cars became more streamlined, speeds increased and competition heated up.
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Papina Mite
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One of only two originally built by Al Papina, powered by a McCoy 19 engine
Martin .29 "Long Tail"
The last mite car designed by Tony Martin, powered by a Franny Wolf modified Dooling 29 engine
Martin Flash
Originally owned by Dick Buford of Muncie, IN, powered by a McCoy 19 race car engine
Babcock Mite
First Babcock Rail Mite converted for competition on a tether track, originally owned by Bill Dau, Algona, IA
Babcock Mite
Later example of a Babcock Mite redesigned for tether track racing. Powered by a McCoy 19 with spur gear drive
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B.B. Korn Indianapolis 29
Scarsdale Mite
One of only three examples originally built by Bob Scarsdale, Howard Allen, and Ed "Jake" LaMotta
EMBO Dart
Scat Cat prototype
Allen Mite
One of only three examples designed and built by Howard Allen
Scat Cat
Scat Cat 29
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