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About the Washington Quarter Midget Association
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Goals and Objectives:
To create and maintain a clean, safe, and healthy sport to be enjoyed by the entire family.
To acquaint the younger generation with the handling of mechanical devices, coordination, alertness, and ability to handle motor-driven vehicles.
To impress upon the younger generation the idea of fairness, generosity, good sportsmanship and a sense of responsibility, without envy of others.
Races, Racetrack and Cars:
Races are held on an oval track, 1/20 of a mile in length.
Speeds of 20 to 40 miles per hour are possible based on motor type.
All races are staffed and run by family volunteers.
All cars are required to undergo a strict safety inspection.
Drivers:
Girls and Boys – ages 5 to 16
Compete in divisions by age, weight and motor type. Girls and boys race against one another in 15 different classes.
Safety is the club’s number 1 concern. All drivers must have seat belts, racing jackets, gloves, full-face helmets, and neck and arm restraints.
Drivers are required to go through a driver’s training program.
Handlers, Parents, and Other Family Members:
Children are the focus of quarter midget racing. Fathers, mothers, stepfathers, stepmothers, grandparents, and aunts and uncles, all can be involved. Activities around the racetrack:
Preparing and working on the racecars.
Working in the race tower.
Judging race.
Flagging, corner workers, and being a race official.
Holding club officer positions.
Having FUN.
Club Meetings
Our club meetings are held the first Friday of each month
at Alfy's Pizza:
19121 State Rte. 2, Monroe, WA 98272
360-794-7775
Meeting begins at 7:00 pm. (Say you're a WQMA Member & get pizzas for 1/2 price!!)
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webmaster.wqma@gmail.com
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