WQMA Arrive & Drive

17405 State Route 2,Monroe WA 98272

29 January, 2022

Description

Come try out driving a real RACECAR! Ages 5 - 15 years old. The Washington Quarter Midget Association (WQMA) is hosting it's first ride day of 2022. This is an opportunity to bring your child (ages 4.5 to 15) and let them experience laps in a specially prepared Quarter Midget Race Car, under the supervision of our driver trainers. We provide all of the necessary safety gear and instruction by our driver training staff for the day. Each driver is introduced to the audience as he/she takes to the track for his/her big moment experiencing a real race car! We will be having a car/parts SWAP MEET same day! This is a RAIN or SHINE event! Quarter Midget racing is a family sport founded over 60 years ago and dedicated to safety, sportsmanship and fun. The track is located ½ mile west of the Evergreen State Fairgrounds on Highway 2. If you have any questions please email us at: [email protected] or visit: www.wqma.com Washington Quarter Midget Association Ride Day FAQ’s Do I need to sign up in advance? No, Pre-Registering a time slot is recommended for discounted admission and wait time perks but walk-ups are always welcome! *Pre-Registration slots are limited* What does it cost? $20/child (pre/registration price) $25/child (walk-up price) What does my child need to wear/bring? Dress warmly and wear lightweight shoes. No boots or open-toed shoes! No Shorts! Bring a change of clothes in case of rain. We’ll Supply: A car, expert supervision, and safety equipment which includes a helmet, gloves, neck collar, jacket and wrist restraints. A five year old in a race car… Are you nuts? It can be intimidating for a young child to put on all the safety equipment and get strapped into a race car. However, they can really surprise you. Although it can be intimidating, pretty much every kid ends up really liking it. We disconnect the throttle on the cars so the kids are just idling around the track; but as you can imagine, that can still be a major thrill for young kids. Additionally, injuries are rare in Quarter Midget racing. We have full role cages, five point restraints, and extensive safety equipment to ensure the kids are safe. We will not rush the kids into the cars. Everyone at the event has experience with kids racing and fully understands that a young child cannot be rushed into the experience. Every child will have a different level of comfort getting into the cars. If you sign up your child and he/she isn’t ready when it comes time for their turn, we will give them more time and let another child go. Where is the track? Track Location: 17405 SR2, Monroe, Washington, 98272. This is directly west of the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. See our Directions page, or to see a map of the track location. Can I bring my girls? Absolutely, many of our best drivers are girls! Is this only open for folks who have taken the training before? No, This event is designed for children that have never driven before. For this event the cars throttle is disconnected so all they do is idle around the track so the speeds are minimal. This is an introduction for the kids to see if going through the training and racing is something they would be interested in. Next Novice Training course is scheduled to start Saturday, March 5.