Minimum age

[fusion]

So I was wondering, what is the minimum age for getting a start on the track? My son is 13 now and as he gets older I would love to let him start riding even if it's much smaller bikes.

[that dude]

i learned how to ride a pw 50 before a bicycle..13 is kinda old to be honest

[exSRAaron]

Get him a mini, motard or NSR style bike! There's kids out at CRP racing that are awesome, and some are under 13 i think..kids race all across the country. Best part is its relatively cheap, bikes can be had for under 1k, trackdays are nothing, racedays are 25-65 bucks. Plus, even if u wreck em, they normally hold up very well

[Todd#43]

WERA used to have a mini class at select tracks. You may want to check wera.com for some more info.

[fusion]

Cool thanks guys. He already rides dirt and he's been showing an increasing interest in the track I just wasn't sure where to start looking.

[APCh8r]

ama also has a class now for 13-16 yr olds.

[exSRAaron]

Fusion if you wanna hook up at one of the CRP races or trackdays, he can take my NSR for a spin and see what he thinks too. :D

[fusion]

Fusion if you wanna hook up at one of the CRP races or trackdays, he can take my NSR for a spin and see what he thinks too. :D

That's awesome! :D That would be well worth the trip. I just need to find some gear that fits him.

[fireman_343]

If you wanted to come down to CRP for one of our races... there are guys that bring bikes for others to ride/test out and see if they like it or not.. They are not the fastest coolest looking bikes, but it will give ya an idea of it is all about!

BTW, if you are a new member that has never raced with OYL before, your first race (one class only) is FREE! ;)

[owndjoo]

13 is a great age for a 125gp bike

[exSRAaron]

So is 10 yrs old :D

YouTube - Follow 10yr roadracer Peter Lenz at the Streets of Willow

[Mellogsxr]

There was a little kid that was in my WERA race school. I think he was like 13 and on a small race bike. He was on the track with me! I also talked to this 16 yo that was racing his ninja250. There is an article in the new Motorcyclist by Keith Code talking about how the learning curve is more aggressive if not the same as an adult's.

[Mellogsxr]

Peter Lenz is sick!!!!!

[wrillo]

in ohio minimum age is 16 I think...

oh wait... what were we talking about?

[owndjoo]

talkin bout riding on the track

[fusion]

I'm going to get him up to Circleville to check it out and see if he's still interested and go from there. Hope he catches the bug though. :D

[wrillo]

:( .. just a joke

[yotaman88210]

Racing a track days are different. Some tracks will not allow people under 18 to ride track days. Happened to my friend's son at VIR. He was pissed. Long car ride for not being able to ride

[fireman_343]

Only young kid that I can think of that raced with us (OYL) and does stuff with WERA on his RS125 bike is Tyler Butts... the kid is FAST! http://www.tylerbuttsracing.com/

[redkow97]

Racing a track days are different. Some tracks will not allow people under 18 to ride track days. Happened to my friend's son at VIR. He was pissed. Long car ride for not being able to ride

even with a legal guardian signing the consent form? I have seen some tracks insist upon the riders being 16, but as long as their parent signed the waiver, it was no big deal.

good to know about VIR i guess...

[owndjoo]

it's usually the insurance that the company providing the trackday has. some insurance makes it mandatory to be 13, 16, or 18 depending

[yotaman88210]

even with a legal guardian signing the consent form? I have seen some tracks insist upon the riders being 16, but as long as their parent signed the waiver, it was no big deal.

good to know about VIR i guess...

Yep, even with his father there ready to sign.. as the owner of jews stated above, it was their insurance that wouldnt let him

[Kosmo]

Here are some info on a local girl I see in WERA Cassidy Martin. I see her racing from 13.

http://members.tripod.com/~QuikChixRacing/Cassidy.html (http://members.tripod.com/%7EQuikChixRacing/Cassidy.html)