your thoughts on this

[TheJet-09]

@Cardirt0, what law in Illinois requires a minimum age to race? Statute number? There isn't one. There's a difference between a track's policy/rule versus a state law. Think about what goes into merely making a law...legislation, approval, enactment. There's a difference between a law and insurance company mandates. They also don't throw 15 year olds in jail, although some might benefit from it.

I'm pretty certain I remember Allgaier racing a Late Model at LaSalle when he was 14. And I'm certain others have as well. As far as the original topic, there should be a minimum age but what that is I'm not sure. It's not only for the safety of those around the kid, but the kid themselves. It was a couple of years ago that a young girl died in Florida, I believe. In a Hornet if I recall. Their bodies just aren't developed enough, and their minds....I think 16 is too young for the street.

[Cardirt0]

Don't know about the law but I know a 14 year old will be racing a limited late model in April. What's their ruling on what kind of car you have to be 15 in. I know a lot of legend drivers started younger than that.

Legends are not what you call a street car so they dont count. But a full size car with a big motor is.. Thats what they told me when I called them. They said if the cops found a person in a car that at one time drove on the road and they are under 15 that they are to give them a T..........Just what they told me they signed My driver L so they should Know...

[Cardirt0]

@Cardirt0, what law in Illinois requires a minimum age to race? Statute number? There isn't one. There's a difference between a track's policy/rule versus a state law. Think about what goes into merely making a law...legislation, approval, enactment. There's a difference between a law and insurance company mandates. They also don't throw 15 year olds in jail, although some might benefit from it.

I'm pretty certain I remember Allgaier racing a Late Model at LaSalle when he was 14. And I'm certain others have as well. As far as the original topic, there should be a minimum age but what that is I'm not sure. It's not only for the safety of those around the kid, but the kid themselves. It was a couple of years ago that a young girl died in Florida, I believe. In a Hornet if I recall. Their bodies just aren't developed enough, and their minds....I think 16 is too young for the street.

They said too drive a Car you MUST be 15 even if its a RACE car...
I called them and they said they state law now covers all roads .. Now even (Race Tracks) as a road but its not open too the P... but you still have too be 15 to drive a car thats what they said on the Phone when i called them...15 years a go i could drive a truck at 12 on the farm to help NOT no more...Thats what they said when i called...
They dont toss them in jail the toss them in juvy

[Cardirt0]

I was told If a cop sees you driving a car and say you on your farm and you under 15 the cop CAN give you a T.. Thats what I was told....

[Crashmagnet]

Definately believe in age limits ages 16-75

[Highside Hustler25]

Maybe someone from the Pierce Posse will correct me but I believe Bobby won his first Crate Late Model race at the age of 13.

[Cardirt0]

Maybe someone from the Pierce Posse will correct me but I believe Bobby won his first Crate Late Model race at the age of 13.

shire he did not get in too the Crate till he was 15... May be wrong but i think so..So I looked it up.looks like he was in his late M in 2012 at farmerCity hes 20 now was 15 when he started driving the late so he drove the crate for 1 year at 14....so he was 14 when he drove the crate...

[Bubstr]

Seems like, if the State police have the jurisdiction to require a drivers license, they could also hand out reckless driving and speeding citations. Hey, where are your wipers and turn signal lights. Doesn't sound right at all.

[Cardirt0]

Seems like, if the State police have the jurisdiction to require a drivers license, they could also hand out reckless driving and speeding citations. Hey, where are your wipers and turn signal lights. Doesn't sound right at all.

If they drive them on the street yes on a track no....Window is not required but then you must wear eye P....so Wipers are not required if no window on the street...they said you dont need a Driver license you just need to be 15 to get in a car on a race track.. But said some race cars are not Cars so then you can drive it under 15 like a Kart or Bmod... just what they said....The guy may work there and not know what he saying but thats what he said...

[Racefan-00-01-F1]

Well went to cherokee speedway yesterday and watched a "12YEAR OLD CHILD" drive thru a wreck in turn one and straight into the wall and never let off the gas. Very violent crash! Really though the litter guy was going to be hurt bad. just like everyone else I agree there should be a age limit!

[stevensracing_6]

To much car for a kid. I started in mini stock when I was 12. And you figure a little body taking an impact at late model speed is probably fairly fragile. It wouldn't be my kid out there I can tell you that much I won't even let him in a kart