+1 for the local autoX scene. There are several drivers under 18 out there at every event. I have the same issue with my 16 yr old, I had him signed up to drive an event, and he was stoked, that was until he got his first ticket. It's a good thing to hold over thier head, cause once they start it's addictive. It's the best place to learn real car control and there will be many people willing to ride along and coach him if he wants. I'd much rather my son hit a cone than a tree.