Well, I just wanted to share this with every one in hopes of helping anyone out. We have been working on a Jr. Draggster for my youngest son and ran it for the first time 5/29/06. The tracks will not let the kids race until they are 8 yrs. old, so we had time to get it running. My boy turns 8 in June, so we have been working with him on a practise tree to get good at his lights.My boy is fearless, so I thought. . A friend of ours son drives in Jr. classes at the track so he was the first one to drive the car, just to make sure everything was good to go before we slapped a beginer in it. So we took the car down on my street, and temperarely closed the road . Car ran perfect. Time for my son to take a turn. He got buckled in, we started the car, and you could see fear in his eyes, first time I ever saw that! We gave him some encouraging words and let him go. He puttered down the street slow. But thats ok, its the first time.He has watched me , my husband, and friends race at the track, so he had a clue of what to do, hit it and go! After 2 or 3 times of going slow he wanted to give it all she got! We just told him to go as fast as he felt comfortable. Well to my surprise he floored it and made a beautiful pass! When I got to him he had this big smile, somewhat evil looking, and I knew he was hooked! :biggrin: He had so much of an adrenaline rush his poor knees where shaking (I know the feeling) and his hands where shaking. I was the most proudest parent on earth. Even though it was only on the street and not compatition. He will be able to comp. race in June and cant wait. I don't really care if I don't go down the track again this year or not, I am focused on him to make sure he has a good time.
Well , I just thought I would share, and please be understanding with your kids when it comes to Jr. Draggsters. Its pretty scary for them, at least in my boys case it was, and keep it fun so they get the passion and respect for this sport. I would post some pics, but I cant get it to work. See you at the track!
Well , I just thought I would share, and please be understanding with your kids when it comes to Jr. Draggsters. Its pretty scary for them, at least in my boys case it was, and keep it fun so they get the passion and respect for this sport. I would post some pics, but I cant get it to work. See you at the track!