Mike Riley Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 There has been talk the last couple of years with trying to get kids involved in racing. Chuck Barber and I both have kids that are interested in racing and we are considering starting some kind of racing organization for kids. Our initial thoughts are to start with quarter midgets with the entry level Honda motor (gx-120) with all other rules from the QMA rulebook. In doing this, the cars would be legal to run in SA, Austin or any other QMA sanctioned race track. These thoughts are real preliminary right now, so things like the racing venue still have not been considered. If there is anyone interested in getting their kids involved, let me know or just air out your thoughts in this forum. Thanks, Mike Riley 533-3460 Chuck Barber 688-6543 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer52 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Jr. Mini's would be a good addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8G RACING FAMILY Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I WOULD THINK THAT WOULD BE COOL I WISH THEY WOULD LEEN TOWARDS MINI SPRINTS WE BOUGHT A 600 04 FOR 3000.00 THEY R JUST LIKE SPRINT CARS BUT SMALLER U CAN PUT 120 CC ENGINES IN THEM FOR CHILDREN COULD BE FUN GREG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin34 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have a 600 mini sprint as well. Unfortunately it is a bit too much for a 6 year old. I am definately interested in getting Ryan into racing and I will do what I can to help out. My thoughts are to probably sell the mini sprint and get a quarter midget. This is a good idea. The kids in this area need a place to get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdaddy Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have a 7 year old in training now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8G RACING FAMILY Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 THEY HAVE A SMALLER CLASS IN THE SPRINTS ITS LIKE THE 120S OR SOMETHING SAME CAR SMALLER MOTORS I BELIEVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbarnec Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Mike, i'd love to get Brandi into something like that. She's addicted to the slot car track now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerneracehounds50 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 car looks like ashley force not ashley yocum, either way there involved in racing as a family sport and that is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redd35 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Im interested is 4 years to young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorboy Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 I think Reilly is about the right size for a quarter midget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frontstraight Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 RGS started running go karts several years ago and it has been a great thing. We run three classes of karts, 3 1/2 hp, 5hp stock and an open class. In doing this we have been able to grow our beginner (thunder) class in the past couple of years. Most of the kids that start in karts turn out to be really good drivers when they get into the full size cars, they already have thousands of laps. We run them the same night as our regular scheduled races, they are the opening class for heats and run the features at the end of the heat races right before intermission. Very affordable and gets the kids a great start. This year we had a 3 1/2 year old start his racing career in the 3 1/2 hp class. Something to think about, all 4 of my boys started in the 3 1/2 class and now have one in Limited Mod, one in open, one in 5hp stock and one in 3 1/2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprintsrule Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 redd35, I believe the Quarter Midget rules allow the kids to start practicing at 4 1/2 years old and let them start racing at 5 years old. If you have never been to a quarter midget race, you need to go watch one. It is very impressive how close the kids race and they are wide open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmad55 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Mike, I think it will be great for the kids, but it looks like it wont be for parents. Some of the prices of these things are really high. The QMA web site has some really great info. (JMO) Danny Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williams Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 what is the ideal age group we are talking about here, and are we talking another class at the tracks we race so we race together or different size tracks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin34 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 A smaller race track in the infield would be ideal. Use the same front straight. Question is $$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer26 Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I can afford to put kids in slot cars and go karts, but not quarter midgets. I'd rather see a mini stock jr only class than QM. Totally stock minis would be affordable and the kids could drive the wheels off them. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckracer68 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I can afford to put kids in slot cars and go karts, but not quarter midgets. I'd rather see a mini stock jr only class than QM. Totally stock minis would be affordable and the kids could drive the wheels off them. JMO. same here. lets do go-carts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJF2 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I can afford to put kids in slot cars and go karts, but not quarter midgets. I'd rather see a mini stock jr only class than QM. Totally stock minis would be affordable and the kids could drive the wheels off them. JMO. You could retire & sell your car so the kids could race quarter midgets.jk jk jk LETS GET READY TO RAAAAAAAAAAAAACE & HAVE SOME FUN ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallracing2003 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I can afford to put kids in slot cars and go karts, but not quarter midgets. I'd rather see a mini stock jr only class than QM. Totally stock minis would be affordable and the kids could drive the wheels off them. JMO. If you haven't seen the go-karts run at RGS, here is a short video clip. This is of our 5HP Open Class, basically the go-karts are 5HP Briggs engines, some have racing clutches, open exhaust, some run on pump gas and others on Methanol, but these little karts are pretty quick. When I first bought my son's kart I had a friend follow me in a truck and he clocked me at about 40mph on a city street... was a tight fit.. but damn it was fun. 3HP, 5HP and OPEN are the way to go.. mini-sprints are just way too expensive in comparison. And besides you can make these little go karts look like mini-sprints or modifieds with a little sheet metal work. Click here to watch RGS-Go-karts-feature--Open-Class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73bronco Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 check out www.rcqma.com We are in North Austin and we have an "Arrive and Drive" this Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gperry Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I think Reilly is about the right size for a quarter midget. We had an inside track the first year, but never got off the ground.....I'm sure Owen could find the outline of it if you could get it off the ground. Maybe run on Sat afternoons before the main events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ34 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 What is the chance that there will be a QM class at STS or go cart class ? My oldest boy wants to know if he might have a chances to race . If the answer is yes what size engine are we looking at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Texas Speedway Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Guys I am very interested in the Go-kart thing, I am going to get with Johnny Johnson in the Valley to see if I could get some dimensions of his go-kart track and try to keep them the same size. Then we will follow the same rules as the valley. You can go to the RGS website for their rules. Anyone interested in helping get this off the ground please give me a call. Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8G RACING FAMILY Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 THATS GREAT NEWS GOING TO MAKE SOME HAPPY KIDS IN OUR FORT AND I KNOW IN OTHERS ALSO SEE YA GREG D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williams Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 What is website for valley track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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