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.

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.

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.

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 membership dues.

Copy of each drivers birth certificate

Please contact Andrea at secretary@wqma.com or Eric ahead of time.
Race Car: You will need to provide your own quarter midget. If you have not purchased one already, there are some available on our web site listed under the classified section. I also know of a few cars for sale. If you have questions about any of the cars, please let me know.

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