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    Karting

    Hey guys, my 12 year old daughter is interested in competitive driving, are there many AL SCCA karting solo events? If not in Alabama some events not too far away? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

    edited to clarify:

    Would we need a dedicated "race" cart/kart or if she shows up with a normal go-cart and protective gear could she run?
    Last edited by w. leavitt; 04-25-2010, 01:07 PM.
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  • #2
    I do believe there is a cart track in decatur (huntsville's neighbor)
    M. Cholewa

    Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by w. leavitt View Post
      Hey guys, my 12 year old daughter is interested in competitive driving, are there many AL SCCA karting solo events? If not in Alabama some events not too far away? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

      edited to clarify:

      Would we need a dedicated "race" cart/kart or if she shows up with a normal go-cart and protective gear could she run?
      She could run with us at our next SOLO. May 23 at Birmingham Race Course. We've had several cart drivers in the past. Anything from a shifter cart to a yard cart is welcome. A helmet and cart safety equipment would be needed. I believe the class would be Formula Junior?
      John W8
      CSP 10 Yellow Miata

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      • #4
        You also have to have a licensed Youth Steward on site. There are a total of 4 classes in Formula Jr. There are some engine restrictions. A 12 year old would not be allowed to run a shifter. The rules are in the Solo rule book.

        There is a sprint track in Decatur. Bakers Creek Kart Club
        Charles
        TAC/TVR
        #72 SA rallyx Impreza 2.5 RS
        #74 "CSP" time trial Miata

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        • #5
          Not that I'm a snob but there's a kart dirt track within 10 miles of us... I'd rather her be around SCCA type events and people, not wannabe NASCAR types (not that there's a problem with that....)

          Kart safety gear being the equipment outlined for Formula Jr? I'll have to do some research and see how motivated she really is to cut grass to afford gear

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          • #6
            Safety gear basically amounts to covering all the exposed skin, a neck brace, and an approved helmet.

            Shelton ran a dirt race at Thanksgiving Thunder or something like that at a track north east of Atlanta. It really is quite entertaining. He was racing with an experienced karter. Racing on the dirt is all about tire prep.

            There's also a small kart track in Barnesville, GA. GSKA
            Charles
            TAC/TVR
            #72 SA rallyx Impreza 2.5 RS
            #74 "CSP" time trial Miata

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            • #7
              Matt Ragan used to run with jeans and a hoody when he ran the cart.

              There's no need for fancy racing suits and what nots. Just get her some decent boots that cover her ankles, a breathable long sleeved shift, and some kind of gloves and she should be alright.

              In all honesty, unless she did something really really stupid, I doubt anyone would say anything. Also remember that karts are always out on course alone (or with other carts) at solo events, so there's even less to worry about from the safety aspect.
              M. Cholewa

              Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.

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              • #8
                Like Charles said we would need a "licensed Youth Steward" on site and I don't think any of our stewards have that on the license. Some one correct me if I'm wrong.
                Darryl E.
                Blue Miata with ricer stickers.
                Wizzer Motorsports

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                • #9
                  There are also different safety rules when it comes to course layout for karts, so it would be good to know if someone is coming before hand so the course can be designed accordingly.
                  Matt W.
                  18 SM - Lancer Evolution MR
                  15 MR - Volkswagen Beetle
                  Sponsors: Satellite Racing - Defined Performance

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                  • #10
                    Thanks for taking the time to post and at least give the idea consideration. I'm going to see how hard she's willing to work to make this idea a reality.

                    One last question, are karts able to run rallyx? I didn't see any provisions in the rules so I'm operating with the "if it's not in the rules, it's not allowed," concept.

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                    • #11
                      Definitely no on the karts in rallycross.
                      Charles
                      TAC/TVR
                      #72 SA rallyx Impreza 2.5 RS
                      #74 "CSP" time trial Miata

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                      • #12
                        Although it would be interesting to watch.
                        M. Cholewa

                        Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.

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                        • #13
                          I am a licensed youth steward ,however I am 99% sure I wont be at the next solo since it is the day after the time trial at RoadAtlanta .I also have a kart I am interested in selling in a big way since Matt is graduated to cars .I would also be more than willing to donate the neck brace,and his old kart suit. He grew out of it very quickly . I think he wore it twice .

                          BTW,the youth steward license is very uncomplicated to get .The application is on the SCCA.com site under solo forms I believe,so it would make sense for chairs and safety stewards to send in an app. I became one back when Matt was karting because I knew if he was karting then I was there so that requirement was always met.
                          Last edited by zukitek; 04-27-2010, 01:01 PM.
                          Ricky R
                          95 240sx with LS1 power. $4500 drivetrain in a $500 car
                          97 miata pretty much stock

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                          • #14
                            Last question.... since MOMMA might not want to initially spring for a "real" kart, we can run a yard kart providing she has proper safety equipment and the kart passes tech? I looked through the rules and other than not being a shift kart and everything being safety wired there's not a whole lot of changes for her just to have fun.... am I correct in my guess?

                            Thanks guys,
                            Will

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                            • #15
                              Take into consideration the length of the course, if the yard kart has trouble pushing 20mph that can make for some long runs.

                              Should still be fun though.
                              M. Cholewa

                              Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.

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