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 the training director, Bill Ondocsin, at (256)527-1737 or email him at ope28@aol.com for more information.

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

1. Consistant laps times (preferably below 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!