WASHINGTON QUARTER MIDGET ASSOCIATION
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Mission Statement
Race car for kids! Children ages 5 to 16 race scaled-down versions of an actual midget racer, approximately 1/4 scale, around 1/20 mile oval tracks. It's a family oriented sport, where the parents are the pit crew and help with various aspects of the a race event.
About This Cause
Goals and Objectives: • To create and maintain a clean, safe, and healthy sport to be enjoyed by the entire family. • To acquaint the younger generation with the handling of mechanical devices, coordination, alertness, and ability to handle motor-driven vehicles. • To impress upon the younger generation the idea of fairness, generosity, good sportsmanship and a sense of responsibility, without envy of others. Races, Racetrack and Cars: • Races are held on an oval track, 1/20 of a mile in length. • Speeds of 20 to 40 miles per hour are possible based on motor type. • All races are staffed and run by family volunteers. • All cars are required to undergo a strict safety inspection. Drivers: • Girls and Boys, ages 5 to 16 • Compete in divisions by age, weight and motor type. Girls and boys race against one another in 15 different classes. • Safety is the club's number 1 concern. All drivers must have seat belts, racing jackets, gloves, full-face helmets, and neck and arm restraints. • Drivers are required to go through a driver's training program. Handlers, Parents, and Other Family Members: • Children are the focus of quarter midget racing. Fathers, mothers, stepfathers, stepmothers, grandparents, and aunts and uncles, all can be involved. Activities around the racetrack: Preparing and working on the racecars. • Working in the race tower. • Judging race. • Flagging, corner workers, and being a race official. • Holding club officer positions. • Having FUN.