Greg...I think you will make a good teacher. I have a simular situation. My grandson is 16 and wants to drive my slow junker. He is into the 4-wheelers,dirt bikes and sleds and drives huge John Deere tractors for his other grandad. Smart kid and I am quite proud of him. We think we will let him try a street car in the high school class to learn the basics. He has been going to the track with us since he was around 5. Good luck!!