Randy Chase wrote:
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> 1. When can she drive an autocross on her own? I know I will want to
> drive with her initially, but her permit only covers her in a car with
> an adult driver present. Does that mean she can't autocross on her own
> until that requirement is removed?
Yep! That's exactly what it means. She can compete as long as you or
your wife is in the car with her. Nobody else! She can't drive on
her own until that restriction is removed!!!
> 2. I am not a pushy dad, so I don't expect to be screaming. 8) Any
> hints about introducing a new driver to this sport? She is worried that
> she does not even know how to shift yet.
Take it gently. Don't push her. Let her find her own level of
competitiveness. Then, gently, encourage her to push it a little
harder each time.
> 3. My helmet sits on her head, but it seems a bit loose. Anyone buy
> smaller head size helmets? Are they readily available, like at
> motorcycle shops?
Yes, they're readily available. But, IMNSHO, the rule should read,
"With PROPERLY FITTING seatbelts and PROPERLY FITTING helmets!!!
8<{) Remember, too, that the Snell 85 rating is no good after the end
of this year. The Snell 00 (2000) rating comes out in September or
October and, after that, the only helmets allowed for SCCA autocross
will be Snell 90 or later.
> So, you parents that have been there. You offspring that are still in
> the sport.... do you have general hints or what to do or not do?
> Katie????
I don't have any kids (that I'm aware of!!!) but I do have a deeply
rooted concern for safety. As a Divisional Safety Steward, I have no
problem with getting kids involved in our sport at an early age as
long as all of the PROPER safety requirements are met.
John (Old Fartz & TLS #37) Lieberman
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