73339

It seems like a lot say that you have to be 21 to run. Is it possible to run at a younger age? I've been doing auto crosses. I would say I need a few more events to be fast but I have the vehicle control down. It's higher speed Maybe up to 80 some running 90 I believe

I'm thinking about registering with SCCA now. Do you guys think I should?

How do you obtain the competition license?

Heres a vid of me driving

Can't see the track at all though

carnut101

I'm 17 now. I attended my first track day when I was 16. You'll need to have a parent with you to sign papers. Call the groups and ask them.

73339

Alright I'll try that

It's going to be down the road though

jrnix

My son will turn 18 in March. He started on the track with a Miata when he was 15 1/2. Moved to a Porsche 924S and then a NSX. He has driven the Northern Calif tracks and now he is instructing HPDE. I'll have him drop you a line.

Jim
2001 Z06
1992 NSX
1995 m3
1993 325IS
1987 924S

LS6Vette02

I'm 20 now, been doing track events for about a year. I wish I had started sooner! AutoX is good for learning car control, so I'd keep doing that as well. My Dad ran into a guy at VIR last Dec. who's son was running in the advanced group and I believe he said he was only 17. Wanted to become an instructor and had like 20 days down at the track already.

73339

Alright well that was a lot of inspiration Thanks

I turn 17 in March. What do you think about getting the SCCA license


The main goal is to start racing this or another like it

I think this can run at the same hpde events so I won't have to race against other people.

0Louis @ LG Motorsports

I ran my first (and last) World Challenge race at 15

Started Karting at 11/12, Dirt Modifieds at 14, and HPDEs since I had a drivers license.

A good drivers school will teach you more than you can imagine. Pick one you like, save up the cash, and do it. You wont regret it one bit

racerjon1

I might suggest not taking that car out to your first few HPDE events.. though it can be and is done, it works better to have a ride-along instructor.. also, that makes for a harder starter-car.

The first few events you want to learn the basics, and not be overwhelmed. A stock Civic or Miata does great. Having seen veteran drivers struggle on those types of cars.. that's probably best saved for another day.

As far as getting a racing license at 17, go for it.. I wouldn't let the age hold you back.


Jon K

Adam Boca

So tell us about that car! 1st: Is it really yours? 2nd: How did you all get a recent Juan chassis?

Adam

carnut101

I don't think he meant that the picture was of his own car. "The main goal is to start racing this or another like it."

jrnix

As Raserjon1 said, start with a momentum car - Miata type. learn to take the turns, downshift, handling, smoothness and other basics. When you can keep up with the faster cars in the turns, then step up the power to about 250 and start over. It's really the driver not the car.

73339

Yeah it was the work horse of Ganassi

It ran 8 races and has a 2nd place finish

It's not the correct skin for the chassis though.

There are 3 of them in the family. We picked them up last year when they were getting rid of the road race cars. My cousin's brother in law is the head of the engine department.

It's my dad's not mine obviously It's really up to him if I drive or not

73339

I plan on taking the 73 vette to the first events. Maybe not even get to the nascar for a year or two. Maybe just try it out but not push it.

I could pull some timing out of the old vette and have around 300 hp. It has probably 450hp currently.

c4cruiser

Most sanctioning bodies have some sort of age requirement that is determined in part by their insurance carrier.

Individual driving schools may have lower age requirements, but the policies may be somewhat different than HPDE/open track days.

Best thing to do is to check with whoever is running a track day or HPDE to find out what the age limits are.

AU N EGL

If your parents or legal guardian signs off on the release are AT THE EVENT, then there is not a problem in most schools. As long as you have a valid state drivers license.

The challenges come up when the parents / legal guardians are not at the event, even if they have signed the release.

steve J06

I couldn't get the vid. it wanted a login.??

anyways, back from camp i see. gotta learn to play nice.

varkwso

Both of my sons started driving at HPDE at a very young age. HPDE will help you learn the basics to race. A Comp school gives you a provisional license and not a whole lot of experience if it is not backed up by seat time.

My 19 year old has been instructing about as long as he has had an unrestricted license - but he has lots and lots of seat time - many here on the forum have been on track with him, had him as a student or been his student. I started him in a 944S and my 16 year old was started in a SCCA prep Fiesta....you need to learn to manage your energy.

PCA and BMW have a min age of 18 - as does the NCM I think?

NASA, SCCA are 16 with waiver.

Schools vary as many said...