zeitgeist57 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 With my kids too young to go karting, and I'm too cheap to get involved in quarter-midget racing or anything THAT organized...is there interest in some of you young-family guys out there for a group that gets together a few times a year to just have some auto fun? Whether it's Powerwheels racing, or small dirt bikes/pit bikes/ATVs bumping around... I'd like to hang out with other dads that want their sons/daughters to enjoy some fun, light-competitive events that give them an avenue to perform behind the wheel. Some group that meets on private land and sets up courses based on what people are riding and age groups involved. You bring your own equipment and have fun. Let me know your thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm sure my son would be up for a power wheels meet/cruise next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Little early for me, but I'm down when Charlotte is of appropriate age. Before then, I could lend my contractor skills as needed for track construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Changing my son's jeep over to 24V this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Funny you post this, I was just talking to a buddy of mine who now lives in Florida the other day. He informed me that his son, who is the same age as mine (4) competes in a powerwheels racing league. Apparently it's pretty competitive down there and the one his kid races will run up to 12mph. He thought it was funny that I was modifying radio flyer wagons and he modifies power wheels, basically two grown ass men still playing with kids toys. With that said, I would probably be down to bring my son and his quad runner out to play with some new kids his age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Great to hear the comments! To be clear, It would be pretty open; 2-3 hours, bring a snack and whatever the kids want to play with...if it's in a field we'd cone off a little road course so the Powerwheels could run around. If older kids were there with 50cc dirtbikes they can go after little ones have a break...ages 2-8 would be welcome... I'm thinking about a central place like a softball field at Park of Roses...maybe something off of the highway. Unused parking lot... It's more a chance for the kids to socialize around driving, and for us dads to help facillitate an environment for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 My girlfriends son (7) has an electric razor scooter I have done a few things too this past summer to edge out the neighbor kids. I've been eyeballing a mx650 (electric dirtbike) to get him and mod. If something get's organized I'd gladly set him up with something to race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 My Father in law swears my little one will be in a quarter midget when shes of age. In the mean time this spring she will get a powerwheel. Subscribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 My Father in law swears my little one will be in a quarter midget when shes of age. In the mean time this spring she will get a powerwheel. Subscribed. Oy. Do you know what it takes to $$$compete? Let alone the tow vehicle and trailer for the Qtr-Midget car...the racing suit, consumable parts, etc...was eye-watering to me for sure when I took my daughter for an open-house with a few laps under her belt at CMS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Oy. Do you know what it takes to $$$compete? Let alone the tow vehicle and trailer for the Qtr-Midget car...the racing suit, consumable parts, etc...was eye-watering to me for sure when I took my daughter for an open-house with a few laps under her belt at CMS... Yea, its nuts. my FIL travels all through the US following dirt track racing. Crazy how competitive the kids that age can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90G60 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 With my kids too young to go karting, and I'm too cheap to get involved in quarter-midget racing or anything THAT organized...is there interest in some of you young-family guys out there for a group that gets together a few times a year to just have some auto fun? Whether it's Powerwheels racing, or small dirt bikes/pit bikes/ATVs bumping around... I'd like to hang out with other dads that want their sons/daughters to enjoy some fun, light-competitive events that give them an avenue to perform behind the wheel. Some group that meets on private land and sets up courses based on what people are riding and age groups involved. You bring your own equipment and have fun. Let me know your thoughts... You've seen my son drive! I'd like to start the smack talking, but he needs more hours under his belt before we sign up for anything where there could be casualties. In all seriousness if you set something up we will be there (schedule permitting). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Guy at work had a jr. Dragster for sale for a long time. CARSANDMILK.COM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Next summer I would definately be down for something like that! My son will be 3 then and I plan on getting him a power wheels for his third bday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I would likely be in for something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMTC Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 In depending on scheduling. I can probably bring a few extra vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Guy at work had a jr. Dragster for sale for a long time. CARSANDMILK.COM That's a great sport! I ran Jr's after we got out of Motocross. Made the jump into a full supercomp rail car very easy. well as easy as it can going from a 8.x @80mph 1/8mile jr into a 5.0x at 135mph 1/8 rail... lol Jr's can be quite expensive as well, but the nice thing is that it's all dial in racing(mostly). so if you can't afford the big bore high dollar engines, then you just run slower times. It's all driver. And relatively safe. I'm a bike guy though, so it was back to roadracing and motocross after high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Changing my son's jeep over to 24V this winter You have a write up on how you'll be doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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