my 13 yr old went through her orientation today for the teen championship racing,they drive a street legal vehicle with a co-pilot,she had to make 6, 1/8 mile passes for he licensing passes,3 passes with me and a ihra tech guy and 3 with just her and me,she ran a best of 12.9 @56.46.she drove the wifes v6 2000 dodge caravan,they had to pass a vehicle orientation to demonstrate her familiarity with all controls,as well as safety.the 1/8 mile seemed alot longer riding in passenger seat than racing it myself,we as co-pilots drive them to the staging lanes,then switch seats,then after the pass ,on the return road we switch out again so the co-pilot drives through the pits,i was told this is a ihra rules for there class.she did an excellant job ,no problems or mistakes,she even had to back out of the light after a light malfunction.i have to send in her membership/license application for her license,next is test/tune is 4/10 she is so excited.mike

I think this is a great program. A whole lot cheaper than the jr dragster deal.

yes i think it will be a great class,plus we can work on a car until she gets old enough for her street drivers license which is 16 yrs old for a permit in ny state.

Congrats. Hope she does well and keeps her interest.
Wish my kids would have had the interest at 13 but if they had I don't think that they would have needed anything at the time but a drivers license and my signature. Our son did have his drivers license at 13. (1990)

That's awsome,but where is the pic of the proud poppa and the the newly licenced racer??

weather permitting,next sunday april 11 they are having t/t,should have some pics then,i have to send in her application ,w birth cert,and 25 dollar fee,which covers rule book,jacket patch,decal,membership and license card,1 yr subscription to drag review magazine and insurance policy.all in all a real good deal to get kids into racing vehicles,1st pass was 38mph,6 passes later we hit 56mph.she said dad i only had it half down,the gas pedal that is,she just turned 13 at the end of feb,ive had her driving in the back yard since she was 5 just steering,now she can manage to do it all.mike