I suspect the passenger age rule has more to do with trying to keep kids out
of the grid rather than off the course. Grid is one of the most hazardous
areas of the event site, almost as bad as the paddock. ;)
Either that or it's part of the insurance contract, in which case it doesn't
have to make sense.
KeS
> Unfortunately, my son is 3.5 years away from being 12, yet fits just
> fine in my car's seatbelts, and I could find a properly fitting helmet
> without trouble. What good reason is there to NOT allow a
> child that's
> old enough to COMPETE in a Solo to RIDE in one?
>
> I agree that all of the appropriate waivers need to be on
> file, and all
> of the safety equipment needs to be in place and well-fitted.
> I'd even
> agree that children under the age of 15 only be allowed to ride with
> their legal guardian rather than with just anyone. I would
> also suggest
> that the rule be written such that only ONE minor passenger
> be permitted
> in a car. (you know how kids get when you put them together...)
>
> Surely I'm not the only one who has an 8-11 year old kid that they'd
> like to take along on a Solo run?
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