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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Default Re: teenager (under 18) racing.

Langley speedway has wacky wednesdays. If your under 18 all you need is one of your parents to come and sign a waiver.
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Default Re: teenager (under 18) racing.

Originally Posted by soloboy
+2 learning the hard way really sucks but Now my -24 point driving record and not having insurance bc its wayyyyyy to much and the ( I added up In the past 2 years) I spend 9,400 bucks in tickets and that b.s ... I really learned the hard way, and havent got a ticket in almost 6months..

A bit slow on the learning curve huh solo??? lol how did you get -24?! Isn't the max they can take off like 6?
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Default Re: teenager (under 18) racing.

Originally Posted by getfast
It's not really like that, everyone was a beginner once. The only way to get better is to get out there and do it as much as you can.

Plan on 20 to 45 bucks per event depending upon where, when, with whom, and depending upon how many runs you get (i.e. less cars allowed = more runs but a higher entry fee.)
Also consider the cost of tires, FWD cars will have a hay day with this, street tires wont hold up very well in an auto cross situation, this is sure to take 5k miles off of a regular set of street tires.

I have 2 full sets spairs in case something happens.
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Default Re: teenager (under 18) racing.

I am now ... ug.... 50... When I was 15 my parents were autocrossers that insisted that before they would allow me to drive on the street that I had to perform to their satisfaction at an autocross school. I have been autocrossing every since. My daughter autocrossed before she could drive on the street, and I think every kid should go through autocross training BEFORE driving on the street. It makes them a better driver on the street and makes them less agressive street drivers, because they get a certain respect for the limits and they get their jollies out on the track.

I HIGHLY recommend taking him to an autocross or better yet an autocross school. Check out :

http://www.autocross.us/forums

and

http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Default Re: teenager (under 18) racing.

Originally Posted by Pfinch117
Langley speedway has wacky wednesdays. If your under 18 all you need is one of your parents to come and sign a waiver.
Wrong. If your under 18 you need a competitive racing license.
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Default Re: teenager (under 18) racing.

Originally Posted by Letze
Also consider the cost of tires, FWD cars will have a hay day with this, street tires wont hold up very well in an auto cross situation, this is sure to take 5k miles off of a regular set of street tires.

I have 2 full sets spairs in case something happens.
Negative camber in the alignment and/or a car that doesn't understeer due to properly tuned suspension and/or a driver who can drive around it... fixes this supposed problem.
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Start him auto-xing
Old Aug 5, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Default Re: teenager (under 18) racing.

me and my dad race each other all the time lol
never got beat by him yet
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:42 AM
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Default Re: teenager (under 18) racing.

good luck not hitting the wall at Langley.
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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Default Re: teenager (under 18) racing.

Have never come close to the wall at Langley.... it definitely adds a new level to autox




bring him on out!



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