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NOVICE PROGRAM New WQMA Novice Families, The WQMA Novice Training Program is a fun, informative learning process. Each potential driver must complete one of the WQMA Novice Training sessions offered during the season to be eligible to participate in quarter midget racing. Please be advised that WQMA reserves the right to modify these dates if necessary. We are ready for another session of drivers training. Orientation will be February 13th. We will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Monroe YMCA. It is located at 14033 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe 98272. Orientation will last a few hours. If you have not joined, our secretary will be there to help you. Remember you will need a copy of your drivers birth certificate, 1x1 inch picture of each member over 18 years of age, a and a check for membership dues. For those of you that have kids that have never been in a quarter midget, we will be meeting at the track after drivers training is finished to get those kids a trip around the track. You will need the car and all the drivers safety equipment. We will do a safety review of the cars to ensure they are in good mechanical operating condition. PLEASE make sure that the throttle is set so when your driver presses on the gas pedal, the throttle moves less than 1/8 of an inch. This is not only for the safety of the kids but also the trainers. Here is the overview of some of the activity that will take place during the drivers training program. A complete list will be available with the drivers training manual provided to you at the orientation: Please contact Eric Jacobson, Novice Director, at trainer@wqma.com with any questions. 2010 Novice Training Dates and Times Orientation – February 13th Monroe YMCA. Class #1 - February 20th, Safety overview, on track basics, single cars (first day on track, will need car and safety equipment by this date). Class #2 - February 27th, Safety overview, on track basics, single cars, 2 car laps, introduction to numbers). Class #3 - March 6th, Single cars, 2,3,4 car laps, numbers review. Class #4 - March 13th, Numbers, Line ups. Class #5 - March 20th, Numbers, line ups, passing basics. Class #6 - March 27th, Review of all lessons, qualifying overview, simulated racing. Class #7 - April 3rd, (Novice Challenge – Last Training Session). WQMA Novice Only Day - TBD Novice Graduation Ceremony - TBD If you know someone who wants to join our club and will have a Novice driver please pass this information along to them. They MUST have a copy of each drivers birth certificate, a 1X1 picture of each handler (parent), and a check for $200 We will also have insurance forms for them to sign as well. All these dates will take place at the track rain or shine with the exception of the orientation which we are working on a location and the Little Wheels Challenge. As you prepare to join WQMA and QMA, one of the best kept secrets in motorsports, there are a couple of things we need to take care of first. Membership: You will need to complete a 2010 membership packet to join. The packet must include the following items:Completed membership packet paperwork (filled in by handler/parent) 1 inch by 1 inch picture of each parent or handler Check made out to WQMA for $185 Copy of each drivers birth certificate Please contact Andrea at secretary@wqma.com or Eric ahead of time. All Novice Participants must participate in all 6 of the Novice Training Classes in order to be eligible to race in the Novice Division at WQMA or any other QMA track. Please contact Eric Jacobson, Novice Director, at trainer@wqma.com with any questions. We look forward to having you be a part of our racing family! Required Driver’s Gear: Helmet: Snell SA 2000 or SFI 24.1 with no cracks in face shield Suit: SFI 3.2A/1 minimum or Jacket: SFI 3.2A/1 minimum and Pants minimum denim, no pajamas or sweat pants Neck Collar: SFI 3.3 Gloves: SFI 3.3/5 2 layer Wrist Restraints: No spec Shoes: No spec, just must completely cover feet Socks: No exposed skin when sitting in car |
