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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.
MCQMRA has 2 training classes: Jr. Novice and Sr. Novice. Jr. Novice is for drivers from the age of 5 to 8 and Sr. Novice is for drivers from the age of 9 to 16.
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.
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.
A good learning tool for those new to quarter midget racing is the NOVICE HANDBOOK. You can download a copy here.
Training Manual
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