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TIGERSIX said:
Anyone got youngsters competing in or have competed in Junior Saxmax looking for some advice please , have a 13 yr old going on 14, had enough of karting wants to play on bigger tracks with slightly less crash n bash .
Hi, Yes, I've actually taught several of them to drive, from being a total beginner, to race driver over a couple of days!! I am looking after a couple at the moment, one who is tipped to win the championship this season, and then two more who are "progressing"!! There are plenty of do's and dont's, and if you would like to call me, my number is 07976 302759, I will advise you accordingly! Howardsimes43 said:
I would buy a class one autograss car for your son to
gain some car control experience before you decide to
take the next step.
The winners of the 2013 Birkett took this route.
Car control in a Saxo? Just stick to karts of that's the purpose you won't learn anything in a big blobby FWD car.gain some car control experience before you decide to
take the next step.
The winners of the 2013 Birkett took this route.
I raced in saxmax last year and am going to be competing again this year. However, This year, there is no more Saxmax, it has been completely revamped and is renamed the Junior Saloon car championship. It's the same price as saxmax was but it has been redone to attract more people.
If you're interested, the best thing to do is to contact or talk to people who are doing it and not listen to people who don't know anything about the championship.
If you would like, you could either contact me or any of the organisers and we would be happy to send you free tickets to any of the events this year so as you can talk to us drivers, parents and anyone who is involved.
This is the website for it, sorry about its lack of content, I'd be happy to tell you anything else you want to know
http://juniortouringcars.co/
If you're interested, the best thing to do is to contact or talk to people who are doing it and not listen to people who don't know anything about the championship.
If you would like, you could either contact me or any of the organisers and we would be happy to send you free tickets to any of the events this year so as you can talk to us drivers, parents and anyone who is involved.
This is the website for it, sorry about its lack of content, I'd be happy to tell you anything else you want to know
http://juniortouringcars.co/
simes43 said:
I would buy a class one autograss car for your son to
gain some car control experience before you decide to
take the next step.
The winners of the 2013 Birkett took this route.
He is quite accomplished on grass/loose surfaces been driving off roadbuggy since he could sit on my lap . gain some car control experience before you decide to
take the next step.
The winners of the 2013 Birkett took this route.
charliemorgan said:
I raced in saxmax last year and am going to be competing again this year. However, This year, there is no more Saxmax, it has been completely revamped and is renamed the Junior Saloon car championship. It's the same price as saxmax was but it has been redone to attract more people.
If you're interested, the best thing to do is to contact or talk to people who are doing it and not listen to people who don't know anything about the championship.
If you would like, you could either contact me or any of the organisers and we would be happy to send you free tickets to any of the events this year so as you can talk to us drivers, parents and anyone who is involved.
This is the website for it, sorry about its lack of content, I'd be happy to tell you anything else you want to know
http://juniortouringcars.co/
Thanks for the link Charlie If you're interested, the best thing to do is to contact or talk to people who are doing it and not listen to people who don't know anything about the championship.
If you would like, you could either contact me or any of the organisers and we would be happy to send you free tickets to any of the events this year so as you can talk to us drivers, parents and anyone who is involved.
This is the website for it, sorry about its lack of content, I'd be happy to tell you anything else you want to know
http://juniortouringcars.co/
simes43 said:
Moving from karts to saloon cars is not that easy when
you have little practical experience of dealing with and
controlling the additional weight and complexity of a car.
Moving up to a Vee or FF is a lesser step in some ways.
Anyway, I am not paying the repair bills, so fill your
boots!
But Vee and FF can not be done from 13 1/2 and racing at 14 hence the draw of saloons and a cheaper way to gain big track experiance imho .you have little practical experience of dealing with and
controlling the additional weight and complexity of a car.
Moving up to a Vee or FF is a lesser step in some ways.
Anyway, I am not paying the repair bills, so fill your
boots!
simes43 said:
Moving from karts to saloon cars is not that easy when
you have little practical experience of dealing with and
controlling the additional weight and complexity of a car.
Moving up to a Vee or FF is a lesser step in some ways.
Anyway, I am not paying the repair bills, so fill your
boots!
I did a bit of karting, but handling a car is not that much harder than a kart. Obviously, it's incredibly different and shouldn't be compared to a saxo. However, if you can get enough time in the car, it would suprise you how quickly young drivers learn! you have little practical experience of dealing with and
controlling the additional weight and complexity of a car.
Moving up to a Vee or FF is a lesser step in some ways.
Anyway, I am not paying the repair bills, so fill your
boots!
This time last year I'd never driven a car, now, I've raced at Silverstone, brands hatch, donington, oulton etc. And not once did we have to pay for repairs.
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