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Re: Autocrossing Offspring

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Subject: Re: Autocrossing Offspring
From: bruce haden <bhaden@ucsd.edu>
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 07:46:54 -0700
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>1. When can she drive an autocross on her own? I know I will want to
>drive with her initially, but her permit only covers her in a car with
>an adult driver present. Does that mean she can't autocross on her own
>until that requirement is removed?
>

When she can drive on her own legally!!!!

>2. I am not a pushy dad, so I don't expect to be screaming. 8)  Any
>hints about introducing a new driver to this sport? She is worried that
>she does not even know how to shift yet. 
>
Let her drive/ride with SOMEONE ELSE! Without DAD in the car there is
less pressure. In this case I'd make it a female so she can relate easier.

>3. My helmet sits on her head, but it seems a bit loose. Anyone buy
>smaller head size helmets? Are they readily available, like at
>motorcycle shops?
>
Yep.

>So, you parents that have been there. You offspring that are still in
>the sport.... do you have general hints or what to do or not do?
>Katie????  
>
>Randy Chase (getting older and now looking at the next generation....)
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