Safety expectations

[ScottPrentice]

12-14 year olds driving super late models is what I don't get (I know this is not what happened last night, I'm just saying).
Used to be the only guys racing a SLM were the guys that had worked their way up through the hobbys and sportman classes, and had gained some driving experience.

My prayers and condolences go out to the family of this young lady.

[Benny The Mule]

When I was growing up I went to the old Orlando Raceway on Landstreet. You were not even allowed in the pits unless you were 16 and had to be associated with a car/team. Could not drive a car unless you were 18 and had a valid drivers license. The age thing has got out of hand with the big cars. Bandeleros are o.k., but big cars ought to have a minimum age limit. But that's my own opinion and I'm sure I will get some S### (JW) about it. You can't even run the Fast Track at Lil 500 unless you are 16.

my Dad raced at Orlando raceway. and i agree on the age limit. though some young drivers are very talented, they should be older before entering full size cars.

[dd38]

When I was growing up I went to the old Orlando Raceway on Landstreet. You were not even allowed in the pits unless you were 16 and had to be associated with a car/team. Could not drive a car unless you were 18 and had a valid drivers license. The age thing has got out of hand with the big cars. Bandeleros are o.k., but big cars ought to have a minimum age limit. But that's my own opinion and I'm sure I will get some S### (JW) about it. You can't even run the Fast Track at Lil 500 unless you are 16.

[scott bertram]

I believe all of the tracks should take a long look at this kind of situation. I see no harm in at minimum making all who are under 18 to have a HANS, I get the whole trying to keep it affordable thing but safety has no price.

We at least need to be extra cautious with minors. I was not a fan of the bulky and expensive HANS, but I'm glad I have it now...... it may just be the difference between seeing my fiancé and son after the race or not.......



MANDATE HANS!!!!!

[rhinoracing11]

We had another young driver Sat. Night put themselfs in harms way doing what they perceived as, a love to race.She is 15, driving in her 1st race. On a dirt track, in a 4cyl Gladiator.Prayers goes out to the family.That being said....Should tracks let 14,15 yr olds drive? ALL drivers should have a HANS device and should be track regulated no hans no racing.Should so much pratice time be put in before you actully race.I beleive this happen last year as well another young driver injured him self.Tracks wake up!
Rob