The newest drag racer gears up!

[sYc]

Good luck... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Thanks, if all goes well over the next few days, I don't think either of us will sleep much on Saturday night - Jr's run first on Sunday morning, right before 9am ('cause their 'quieter' [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img] ).

[ORIGLS6]

Tear 'em up Benjamin!!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

(And how about a couple of pix of the big ol' smile on Dad's face when he makes that first pass. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] )

Fun times ahead M. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]

[Schonyenko2]

Good luck, and stay safe. And....trust me, as he gets older, it will only get more expensive. RACE (Racin Ain't Cheap Entertainment), but it's a lot of fun. Tell mom she needs to get a job to help defray the costs of you're racing program. See how that flies. (big smile)

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Thanks all.

Safety First:

1. Child specific, racing helmet, DOT &amp; SNELL approved, properly dated with clear visor and changeable interior padding.

2. Child sized neck collar (if this 'hobby' sticks, will upgrade to a HANS device next year).

3. Fire Resistant racing jacket.

4. Fire Resistant racing gloves.

5. Arm Restraints.

5. Fire Resistant racing pants.

6. Fire Resistant racing shoes.

7. Gear Bag - color and brand matched to all the gear.

There was one area where we didn't scrimp a penny, all of the above! It's all brand new, properly sized, but not cheap. The parent makes the decision to send their child down the track - and these things are NOT toys, they are a serious racecar, especially for an 8 year old! So, the safety stuff is good insurance that there will be a bunch of big 'ole smiles at the big end! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

[sYc]

M..you are right, good insurance. Even though safety gear is not cheap, a lot cheaper then a trip to the ER.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Might just end up being a case where we are 'all loaded up, with nowhere to race' [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img] Maple Grove is closed to Jr's on Sunday, and the next closest track is closed entirely. Considering making the pull to Cecil County, or up to Numidia..... Bummer.