360MotorSports Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 I had a guy asked me today what the minimum age rule in the trucks was. I did not find it in the rules, does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 (edited) 16 is what it was when the truck's started. Should be what it is for EVERY heavy class. Edited March 1, 2008 by GUNDOG99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemdk Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 I agree, you should be atleast old enough to drive a car. I also think there could be special circumstances based on a kid who has alot of racing experience and then leave it upto the class and the track. I think under 16 is a deal that the whole class should have a vote in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcellracing Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Age shouldnt matter as much as ability and respect for other drivers. If you cant handle the race vehicle then you shouldnt be on the track young or old, but insurance probably has an age limit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 I agree with Gunnar, you should atleast have a valid TX drivers license to compete in local stockcar racing. Go karts and bandoleros probably not, but definately in a full size car. JMFO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISS_Racing Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) I'm curious why? In Texas you can get a hardship license at 15 or is it 14 1/2. Your only suppose to drive to and from school, but don't think they watchdog that even. (on edit): I do agree there needs to be maturity in the driver, but there are guys Ive watched drive that you would swear arent 16 and they were much older... Edited March 2, 2008 by KISS_Racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) Point well taken Mark. I was refering to life's lesson's, driving on the the street...ect. Edited March 3, 2008 by GUNDOG99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Pont well taken Mark. I was refering to life's lesson's, driving on the the street...ect. Ditto, I dont believe the issue would be age, but experiance. Once you have had the street experiance, you get an Idea of responsibility for your own car. Without that it seems hard to get younger drivers to understand that this is not a a game. You cant just drive over someone and hit the reset button. You have to take responsibility for your car and driving. At 15 or 50, if you do somone wrong you can expect them to let you know about it one way or another. But when Mom or Dad step in and defend young Johnny, it tends to get on the other competitors nerve. "Oh he's just a kid". Than dont get in the car. Or take responsibility for it. NOTE: I am not pointing fingers at anyone!!! Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Racer Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 FWIW, based on driving ability and maturity, I would put Dillon Spreen in any racecar I own over many drivers that are 16 and older. He seems to be the exception to the stereotypical "kid" driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Although he's no longer a "kid", as a teen Trey Mitchell proved himself many times over to be a considerate, polite young man who could really handle a race car. Most of us would have a hard time moving up from a Legacy to an asphalt modified, but he did and even won a few times as I recall. Nick Holt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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