Personally. I think its a decision of the parents and racer or the track itself. I think there are probably 11 year olds who could wheel a sprinter out there. Gullick did when he was 12. Some of the best of the best Today are these young guys like Clauson, Whitt, WIndom, Hunter ect. That started early. Im sure a lot of them had a ton of experience at other forms as well.
I just don't think its a decision anyone but those involved directly can make.
I will go this far. Before Cages, Power Steering and a much lighter designed to absorb impact tube framing, I don't think
1. That it would be possible for a early teen to handle em and 2. A Parent wouldn't think twice about NOT putting them in a car.
Chuck
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Originally Posted by SUPERDUKE:
Let me say that most race fans go to see race drivers with experence not kids! Why do you think tonys nascar race is sold out! Names!!!!!! Not a bunch of rich kids starting out! Think about it! How many of this kids could go out and get started driving race cars without there parents money??? Pay to play! Hell you can't buy these kids a beer for another 7 years!
How much experience did you have when you jumped in a SPrinter or Midget Duke? Honest question and no insult intended. Some of the kids have been racing everything from Karts and Quarters from FOUR YEARS OLD. By 12 the've seen everything but the mega horspower and Id argue that Karts are faster than many other forms of short track racing on a lot of tracks.
Chuck