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  I have looked on the SCCA website, but can't find where it is written.  At what age can someone drive a car at a SCCA Solo?  I know a minor must have both parents sign, but what age is a minor?  Can a 16 year old come out & drive his/her car at one of our events?

Thanks,

 

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Ted
Thedrumm
2008 & 2009 Indy Region Competitor of the Year
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thedrumm:

  I have looked on the SCCA website, but can't find where it is written.  At what age can someone drive a car at a SCCA Solo?  I know a minor must have both parents sign, but what age is a minor?  Can a 16 year old come out & drive his/her car at one of our events?

Thanks,

 

I believe 15 with a lerner's permit is the minimum for a car. However, if they only have a permit, a licensed driver must be in the car with them at all times. Under 18 with a license has to have a minor waiver on file, and at least 1 guardian on site with them at the event. Darren's niece is co-driving with him this year, and only has a permit. He has to be in the car during all her runs.

edit: not specifically in the rulebook, but same laws as driving on the street.

Cheers,
Will

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Will Lahee -- Indy Region
Section 8 Racing

Knowledge is realizing that the street is one-way, wisdom is looking both directions anyway

When we faced this back around 2001, the Region's solo program decided to institute that anyone under 18 (age of majority) was required to have a parent on-site (and I believe it is still in effect now).  The rationale was protection in case something happened to the minor at the event. 

As far as being able to drive, the rule boof is your friend:

1.3.1 Insurance Requirements - Refer to Introductory Section I.10

of these Rules.

In accordance with the SCCA insurance guidelines, all competing

and non-competing participants over the age of majority in the state

in which the event is being conducted must sign a Release and

Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement

(form MS-1). Those under the age of majority must have a

completed Minor Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity

Agreement (form MS-2A) on file with a Registrar/Region. All

competitors, except participants in the Junior Driver program, must

also have a valid driver’s license.

For competitors, the Minor Waiver form must be signed by both

parents/legal guardians if the minors are to be drivers/passengers.

For non-competitors, the form may be signed by only one parent/

legal guardian on a per-event basis. If signed by both parents/legal

guardians, the form is valid at all Solo events held in that Region for

the remainder of that calendar year unless otherwise notified.

All parent/legal guardian signatures must be witnessed by an adult

SCCA member. The Region may, at its discretion, require that any

form completed off-site be signed and witnessed in the presence of

an adult SCCA member or a Notary.

Copies of the original Minor Waiver form may be used at individual

events or a Minor Photo ID card may be issued by the Region.

Minors may not attend non-spectator events without a properly

completed waiver.

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