HQMA offers a FREE training program for any child wishing to become
a quarter midget racer.  Training is required for all new drivers and must
be attended prior to racing in any event at a QMA track.

We have 2 training classes:  Jr. Novice and Sr. Novice.  Our Jr. Novice
class is designed for children from the ages of 5 to 8 and the Sr. Novice
is for children from the ages of 9 through 16.

HQMA will provide the necessary training equipment  for those interested. 
Equipment used consists of a helmet, neck collar, race jacket or suit and
the quarter midget car. 

If you are interested in training, please contact Bart Hunt at 256-652-3738 for more information.

The following must be completed during training sessions before
a driver will be eligible to compete in a QMA race:

1. Consistant laps times (preferably above 12 seconds per lap)
2. Demonstrate the ability to come into the pits and stop in a pit stall.
3. Demonstrate the ability to line up in various positions for double
    line up and single line up.
4. Demonstrate the ability to follow flagging by the flag person.
5. Demonstrate the ability to cleanly enter the track from the pits
    (blend line).
6. Demonstrate proper response to hand signals.
7. Demonstrate the ability to take the checkered flag from the
    flag person at the end of a race.

All handlers must attend the training sessions.                                                                                         
                              
Have fun, be safe and good luck to everyone.