Driver Training
MCQMRA offers a FREE training program for any child interested in becoming a quarter midget racer. Training is required for all new drivers. Due to safety standards, training is a MUST before participating in a racing event at the Music City Speedway.
You must purchase a car and the necessary safety equipment before training.
If you are interested in training please contact any club officer, to schedule your time.
2012 .25 Midget Rookie Program
1. The Rookie program is divided into two phases:
a. The initial Red Rookie phase is intended
to orient the child with safety, communication and
racing procedures so that they understand
what is expected of them before they enter the track,
while on the track and leaving the track. The
training is outlined in Section 3702. When Red
Rookies have displayed their understanding of
these basics, they move to phase two of the
Rookie training.
b. The secondary Blue Rookie phase is to
obtain experience in racing with others at a faster
speed and to gain confidence in the car and
their abilities.
2. There is no age differentiation between
Red and Blue Rookies, as all ages must pass through
each phase.
3. Rookie drivers will not be eliminated from
races for receiving multiple driving infractions
(STRIKES). (Section 3704-E)
4. A Rookie driver must participate in at
least three events before graduating to a competitive
(Honda 120/Animal) class. One of these three
events must be in the Red Rookie class.
(Section 3705-B)
TRAINING TASKS:The following tasks must be completed during training sessions before a driver will allowed to compete in a race:
1. Consistant lap times (preferably above 12 seconds per lap),
2. Demonstrate the ability to line up in various positions for double line up and single line up.
3. Demonstrate the ability to come in the pits and stop in a pit stall.
4. Demonstrate the ability to follow flagging by the flag person.
5. Demonstrate the ability to cleanly enter the track from the pits (blend line).
6. Demonstrate proper response to hand signals.
7. Demonstrate the ability to take the checkered flag from the flag person at the end of a race.
8. Demonstrate the ability to safely exit the track.
ALL HANDLERS MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TRAINING SESSIONS.
Have fun, be safe and good luck to all.
