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9/9/09, 9:52 AM   #38
Re: Should toddlers be allowed in the pits during racing activity?
sprinter25
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Most of us IOW'ers understand that YOU supervise your children when they accompany you and your race team into the pits...but the subject that some folks seem to be ignoring is that you cannot totally control the environment while in the pits. Cars and four wheelers run around the pits, and children are known for there proclivity to "dart" or move suddenly. Sprint cars are not really "steerable" on a granular surface like most pit areas. Kid vs.four wheeler? I'd rather not think about it....

The very fact that you're exposing them to the dangers of a pit area just rubs me the wrong way - but since it's your child, it's your call. I hope that nothing untoward happens....I really do.. This sport is dangerous enough already, and I don't think that we need to expose anyone to more risks than necessary...