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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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i live in CA and my buddy is renting out a track for his 18th birthday, im only 17 and was wondering if im going to be able to make a pass.... my dad will be there, so i am sure i will be able to? id really like to be able to grap some gear and not have to worry about the cops cathing me, thanks
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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Don't know what Cali's driving laws are, but most tracks let any licensed driver make a pass. At least that's what all the local tracks do.

The cops have no authority as far as traffic laws AT the track. It's not a public roadway. For all intents and purposes, a baby could legally drive there if the owners would let it.

Think about all the junior dragsters that go to the track.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 03:02 AM
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Dont worry youll get to drive
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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You might want to give the track a call because it is there choice whether or not someone under 18 can run. For example, our track now has a new policy that if your under 18 you must have a signed concent form from both your parents.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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Which track? Most out here (LACR, Famoso, CA Dragway, Irwindale) will allow you to if your parents sign a waiver in person. Sounds like you have that covered. If you did not have your parents sign the waiver, you would need to be 18 or over to race ... as per CA regulations (I believe).
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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just need a DL here.....
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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I started bracket racing when I was 15 .. I'd follow my dad to the track and have my mom ride with me so I could drive ..
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You don't even need a driver's license here... if you've got a vehicle, you can drag race.
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Originally Posted by GM Muscle
You might want to give the track a call because it is there choice whether or not someone under 18 can run. For example, our track now has a new policy that if your under 18 you must have a signed concent form from both your parents.
Same here at IRP though I don't know how strictly it is enforced.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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You have to be at least 16 with a license to race where i go to race. It specifically says on the tracks website if I remember correctly.
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