The only reason I would like to see the age raised is because it is sad to see someone who is 23 out of the sport because of a variety of reasons, but then again they are young enough to do something else if they would like.

Kids have been burnt and killed in Stockers and 600's and on Four Wheelers, so whats the difference?

I think the sports youth(In racing) is hurting the crowds somewhat because we haven't found a way to get the youth fan base away from the x-games style events and it's hard for adults to identify with someone 10-30 years younger than them.

As far as getting hurt, I have to agree with Rick Young.

I would like to see 18 as a minimum, but in the end it doesn't matter.

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Jones is right about the jealousy aspect. I hear all of the time how it's not fair that the kids start with all of the best, but that is their families right.

Once the family signs that paper work and the kid straps in, in my opinion he is no different than a 50 year old. He may not know the risk, but his parents do and if they don't care why should I?

Auto Racing is such an odd sport. Is is one of the only professional sports where anyone with enough coin can participate against the best. School yard ballers going aginst the sports' Micheal Jordan's.

The funny part is that the School Yard ballers always want the rim lowered for themselves but raised for the Jordan's. Just how it is.

Like I said, I am not for 13 year olds wheeling a sprinter, but I am not their parent.