Chase will be 10 in a week or so. Tyler Clem has raced a modified all year long look his name up on youtube . These kids are awsome eat it up bench warmers. Carry a kid in a hospital because he broke a leg in a football game and he is a hero. A kid gets hurt racing and its just wrong !! GIVE ME A BREAK !!
9 Year old in a Late Model
Started by dirtL8MdlFan21&11, Aug 15 2012 04:07 PM
78 replies to this topic
#21
Posted 15 August 2012 - 08:10 PM
#22
Posted 15 August 2012 - 08:22 PM
Chase will be 10 in a week or so. Tyler Clem has raced a modified all year long look his name up on youtube . These kids are awsome eat it up bench warmers. Carry a kid in a hospital because he broke a leg in a football game and he is a hero. A kid gets hurt racing and its just wrong !! GIVE ME A BREAK !!
It is a little different driving at high speeds against people 3-4 times OLDER than you, than participating in a sport on your feet against kids your OWN AGE. It is hardly a bunch of "bench racers" I am willing to bet there are drivers out there who wouldnt want to race against a kid who is turning 10 in a week in their late models, I know I wouldnt want to. No matter what you say, people will look differently at him while on the track, not knowing if he will make a sound decision, not wanting to hit a kid who is only 10 etc. I mean most of the people he is racing with have kids OLDER than him themselves.
The question is, why not just keep him in karts or something until he is more mature and able to be considered as a normal competitor. He may have a lot of talent, but talent can only take you so far in terms of safety and mature decision making skills.
And I do know who Tyler Clem is, and his dad isnt the brightest person out there either...
Edited by dirtL8MdlFan21&11, 15 August 2012 - 08:23 PM.
#23
Posted 15 August 2012 - 08:41 PM
Chase Carnahan , Mike Lake , Tyler Clem and who ever else keep it up ! These kids were spoon fed racing and doing it before potty trained , they know what there doin just watch them have it! And as far as these 3 examples go they have ran hundreds and hundreds of laps before racing in a car and as far as Chase he will be practicing thru next year before racing. I love people jamming about crap they no nothing about.It is a little different driving at high speeds against people 3-4 times OLDER than you, than participating in a sport on your feet against kids your OWN AGE. It is hardly a bunch of "bench racers" I am willing to bet there are drivers out there who wouldnt want to race against a kid who is turning 10 in a week in their late models, I know I wouldnt want to. No matter what you say, people will look differently at him while on the track, not knowing if he will make a sound decision, not wanting to hit a kid who is only 10 etc. I mean most of the people he is racing with have kids OLDER than him themselves.
The question is, why not just keep him in karts or something until he is more mature and able to be considered as a normal competitor. He may have a lot of talent, but talent can only take you so far in terms of safety and mature decision making skills.
And I do know who Tyler Clem is, and his dad isnt the brightest person out there either...
#24
Posted 15 August 2012 - 08:45 PM
Nothing against this kid cuz he seems to hav some talent for a 9 year old but just watching the driving in the video it is easy to see that he isn't going to be competitive yet. He's just goin to be putting himself and the other drivers in danger if you throw him out there like that. More practice and experience in the car and someday he could be one hell of a diver.
#25
Posted 15 August 2012 - 08:51 PM
Thanks just gets to me when people start jamming on this!Nothing against this kid cuz he seems to hav some talent for a 9 year old but just watching the driving in the video it is easy to see that he isn't going to be competitive yet. He's just goin to be putting himself and the other drivers in danger if you throw him out there like that. More practice and experience in the car and someday he could be one hell of a diver.
#26
Posted 15 August 2012 - 09:30 PM
Well, what can you say? If the parents allow and encourage it, and the track is okay with it as long as the necessary waivers are signed and such, I say have at it.
If it was my kid though, I'd say no chance in hell until they were at least 15 or 16, and then only if they already had several years in Karting. But, these aren't my kids.
#27
Posted 15 August 2012 - 09:36 PM
It is a little different driving at high speeds against people 3-4 times OLDER than you, than participating in a sport on your feet against kids your OWN AGE. It is hardly a bunch of "bench racers" I am willing to bet there are drivers out there who wouldnt want to race against a kid who is turning 10 in a week in their late models, I know I wouldnt want to. No matter what you say, people will look differently at him while on the track, not knowing if he will make a sound decision, not wanting to hit a kid who is only 10 etc. I mean most of the people he is racing with have kids OLDER than him themselves.
The question is, why not just keep him in karts or something until he is more mature and able to be considered as a normal competitor. He may have a lot of talent, but talent can only take you so far in terms of safety and mature decision making skills.
And I do know who Tyler Clem is, and his dad isnt the brightest person out there either...
so you know bubba personally and are able to make a judgement on his skills as a parent? there is a young man that races an emod at deerfield, i want to say hes about 11. the kid can wheel that car as good as anyone. he is very smooth and the races ive watched him in, he is clean and respectful of his competitors equipment. its quite obvious this is not his first racing endevour. i dont feel age should be an issue.
"Keep ya head up Jude"
#28
Posted 15 August 2012 - 10:17 PM
People can't drive till they are 16. Can't hunt without adult supervision till 16 . Can't work legally till 16.
There are reasons for this. Maturity level. Mind not fully developed yet. Body going thru changes. He will have his day, don't rush him. Could. Oat you an a lot of others a lot of money.
#29
Posted 15 August 2012 - 10:56 PM
there is a young man that races an emod at deerfield, i want to say hes about 11. the kid can wheel that car as good as anyone. he is very smooth and the races ive watched him in, he is clean and respectful of his competitors equipment. its quite obvious this is not his first racing endevour. i dont feel age should be an issue.
Jacob Eucker, the kid can flat out drive and has more respect for other drivers than most adults. I saw this kid race 2 Saturdays ago at Deerfield, I was impressed enough to find him after I found out he was only 11 years old, just so I could shake his hand. Him and his dad were both extremely respectful. I don't think age matters at all, its more about how the kid was raised and how he was taught to drive.
#30
Posted 15 August 2012 - 11:21 PM
I trully believe you should be 18-minimum,to race a crate/limited late and definitely a super late.
The very worst part is their fathers and mothers usually have mono vision, and want to make an issue of even the least of contact with their baby on track. The parents usually teach their kids how not to act at a racetrack.
Their are some exceptions........... but its usually the case.
If someone tagged the back of the field, weekly, till they are consistently at the race pace and in reasonable control at that pace, then 16 could work for crates / limited cars.
#31
Posted 16 August 2012 - 12:03 AM
I agree with everybody that it is insane to let a 9yr old kid drive a LM however ive seen kids as young as 5 flyon around cart tracks where the carts are very capable of speeds around 70mph and the only protection they have is basically a helmet therea no roll cages on suped up procarts...either way i agree fully no parent in their right mind would subject there kids to such a factor of danger
Dirt...i like it
#32
Posted 16 August 2012 - 12:24 AM
You also have to be 21 to legally drink in most states, but you can decide to serve your country at 18. To a certain extent I don't put much stock in the exact certain age being acceptable to partake in different things. Unfortunately, it would have to be looked at on a case by case basis, and that would be darn near impossible. While I personally feel 9 is too young who knows exactly how he'll do. It wasn't a late model by any means, but when I was 10 I began racing karts in the adult cage kart class. There were some doubters, but I had to prove that I wasn't a menace on the track. without too much time, I earned the other drivers respect, finishing 3rd in points the first year. Then winning 2 races and winning the championship the next year. And ultimately winning 7 races and the championship by a wide margin at 13. Like I said not late models, and not trying to toot my horn or anything, but if you give kids a chance they can earn the respect and get better. Wish I would still have had that success after moving up to the cars a few years back lol. After saying all that though I definitely wouldn't place my 9 year old (if my daughter was that old lol) in a late model.
People can't drive till they are 16. Can't hunt without adult supervision till 16 . Can't work legally till 16.
There are reasons for this. Maturity level. Mind not fully developed yet. Body going thru changes. He will have his day, don't rush him. Could. Oat you an a lot of others a lot of money.
#33
Posted 16 August 2012 - 06:41 AM
Take a guess at what age Steve Kinser started racing-
(hint) 9 X 2
#34
Posted 16 August 2012 - 07:02 AM
I dont know what video you guys were watching but he sure didnt look to good in it....can you say JAM car !!!
#35
Posted 16 August 2012 - 07:45 AM
thats awesome to see. whether he's out racing for wins or just out racing for fun thats good to see. future of the sport. thank you for posting a video.sorry forgot to post the link..
#36
Posted 16 August 2012 - 07:46 AM
man, he's 9. do you think he's just going to jump in a late model and win races? give the kid a break.I dont know what video you guys were watching but he sure didnt look to good in it....can you say JAM car !!!
#37
Posted 16 August 2012 - 10:09 AM
whats the difference whether its a 9 year old on the track thats learning how to drive, or one of the idiots that THINK they can drive but smash into everyone and/or ride around at the back??? this part isn't just directed towards you but also to everyone else who is saying all the negative stuff about this kid...Why is it any of your business? I've noticed that kids catch onto things way faster than a teenager, and an older guy. they don't have 1000 other things to worry about. so next year when this kid is running mid-pack or up front all you guys are gonna look at him and say, "Man, this kids a good driver for being 10 years old."People can't drive till they are 16. Can't hunt without adult supervision till 16 . Can't work legally till 16.
There are reasons for this. Maturity level. Mind not fully developed yet. Body going thru changes. He will have his day, don't rush him. Could. Oat you an a lot of others a lot of money.
#38
Posted 16 August 2012 - 02:29 PM
I don't understand people! Racing is a passion, a sport, a hobby, a career, etc... In any sport or your passion practice makes you better.
Everyone on here is making it sound like the kid is loading up the LM and heading for the World 100 in Eldora!!! From the sounds of it, the family is into racing, the kid has been driving, getting experience. If they can afford to rent a track let him test a car that is their decisions.
No one on hear said that he going to race a LM competitively this year or next year. I saw Jeff Gordon run a 410 sprint at 13, and Tyler Reddick win a Lucas race at 16, and Tyler has been following the series for a few years.
Did any of you ever think that having him drive a LM to understand how his 4 cyl car can work? Giving him input to understand what to tell his mechanic or father what the car is doing to make it more competitive?
I am sure his parents will know when it's time for him to race a LM competitively. This kid's dream maybe to follow Jeff's footsteps or another racer. For that go for it kid, it only makes the sport better, and adds longevity to everyone's (the fan) passion on this board.
Every parents dream is to raise a successful child, whether they become a lawyer, doctor, pro athlete, or a race car driver. The parents are going to support them the best way they can.
I know none of the answers, but let the family purse their dreams and support them, not bashing them!
#39
Posted 16 August 2012 - 03:12 PM
couldn't agree moreI don't understand people! Racing is a passion, a sport, a hobby, a career, etc... In any sport or your passion practice makes you better.
Everyone on here is making it sound like the kid is loading up the LM and heading for the World 100 in Eldora!!! From the sounds of it, the family is into racing, the kid has been driving, getting experience. If they can afford to rent a track let him test a car that is their decisions.
No one on hear said that he going to race a LM competitively this year or next year. I saw Jeff Gordon run a 410 sprint at 13, and Tyler Reddick win a Lucas race at 16, and Tyler has been following the series for a few years.
Did any of you ever think that having him drive a LM to understand how his 4 cyl car can work? Giving him input to understand what to tell his mechanic or father what the car is doing to make it more competitive?
I am sure his parents will know when it's time for him to race a LM competitively. This kid's dream maybe to follow Jeff's footsteps or another racer. For that go for it kid, it only makes the sport better, and adds longevity to everyone's (the fan) passion on this board.
Every parents dream is to raise a successful child, whether they become a lawyer, doctor, pro athlete, or a race car driver. The parents are going to support them the best way they can.
I know none of the answers, but let the family purse their dreams and support them, not bashing them!
#40
Posted 16 August 2012 - 03:52 PM
I don't understand people! Racing is a passion, a sport, a hobby, a career, etc... In any sport or your passion practice makes you better.
Everyone on here is making it sound like the kid is loading up the LM and heading for the World 100 in Eldora!!! From the sounds of it, the family is into racing, the kid has been driving, getting experience. If they can afford to rent a track let him test a car that is their decisions.
No one on hear said that he going to race a LM competitively this year or next year. I saw Jeff Gordon run a 410 sprint at 13, and Tyler Reddick win a Lucas race at 16, and Tyler has been following the series for a few years.
Did any of you ever think that having him drive a LM to understand how his 4 cyl car can work? Giving him input to understand what to tell his mechanic or father what the car is doing to make it more competitive?
I am sure his parents will know when it's time for him to race a LM competitively. This kid's dream maybe to follow Jeff's footsteps or another racer. For that go for it kid, it only makes the sport better, and adds longevity to everyone's (the fan) passion on this board.
Every parents dream is to raise a successful child, whether they become a lawyer, doctor, pro athlete, or a race car driver. The parents are going to support them the best way they can.
I know none of the answers, but let the family purse their dreams and support them, not bashing them!
Hey I am all for new people in the sport, but I think everyone is more worried about the kids safety than anything else, so relax.
And in no way would driving a FWD car be compared to a Late Model, so I hope that isnt what they were doing, because they are two different worlds.
If they want to put the kid in a late model, hey go for it, not many people will agree but it isnt our kid, but it is some other's money he is racing against. I just think he should make more of a gradual progress up, not just straight into a late model that is just my opinion.
To each their own
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