Just What We Need!

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Patrick Kelliher

I don't get why so many people whine and cry about Jr. Dragsters. Where do you think a lot of us younger generation drivers got their start? And if you want this class/sport to live on, we need a constant influx of young drivers. I personally am looking forward to getting one for my son when he's old enough (assuming he wants to).

You must never have been blocked from getting back to your pit by a bunch of Jr.'s pitting ON the return road gabbing about how great their hair looks today etc. No adults around, and if they are they are clueless as to the problems their entitled little "Prince" or "Princess" are causing. A good friend broke a front spindle because a Jr.'s starter was left in the staging lanes. I could go on and on but most of you know what I am talking about. Respect is what it's all about. A lot of these kids have no idea what that is. It needs to be taught before driving a dragster! Most parents don't see their children the way others see them. Like the father who couldn't believe his "Prince" and a friend cussed me out after they pushed their dragster out in front of me on the return road. This 10 year old would have made a sailor blush with what he said to me all because I had the nerve to be there! Nope don't talk to me about how "mature" you think your FIVE year old is. To most of them it's just a social outing anyway. Jim



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