Valley of the Sun
Quarter Midget
Association
Rookie Program
Rookie Program

The VSQMA Rookie Training Program is a fun, informative learning process. All rookie Participants must complete and submit the 2011 Membership Packet prior to attending rookie School. Please be aware that the Novice Trainer cannot process membership applications, and if your application hasn't been received you will not be able to participate in training.

You must have a copy of each drivers birth certificate, a 1X1 picture of each handler (parent), and a check for $150. We will also have insurance forms for you to sign as well as the membership application. Applications should obtained from and submitted to the Secretary.

Each potential driver must complete 3 Novice Training sessions offered during the season to be eligible to participate in quarter midget racing. Please be advised that VSQMA reserves the right to modify these dates if necessary. Please Contact VSQMA Novice Trainer for additional times or any novice questions you may have. 

All novice participants must have their restrictor plate installed to participate. Please contact the Novice Trainer.

We look forward to having you be a part of our racing family!


Quarter Midget Information

USAC .25 Midgets

Owners Garage

Novice Handbook ( by Steve Clark)

Rookie Safety and Tech

All Novice competitors must conform to the USAC 2012 rules and regulations. A link to the rulebook is on the right side of this page.

Restrictor Plate
You must have the proper restrictor plate installed in your motor. Red for Red Rookie or Blue for Blue Rookie. You can purchase the plates from the club secretary or novice trainer.

Rookie Safety Switch
Your rookie car must have a kill switch mounted on the top of the body frame.

Tires:
All cars must have Hoosier Right side tires. See rulebook for approved sizes.

Fuel/Oil Policy:
Track fuel for VSQMA races is midgrade unleaded from the Circle K at Central and Dobbins. A control sample of fuel purchased the day of the race will be used to test fuel durring the day.

Car Inspections:
All Cars must pass Safety Inspection before allowed to Race
Safety Sheets need to be completed and signed by the VSQMA Safety Director before Sign-ins

Seat Belts:
All cars are required to have anti-submarine belts installed. Everyone needs to check the dates on their seatbelts. If the date is expired, the seatbelts will need to be changed. There will be spot checks on this. This is a DQ, please make sure your car has seatbelts with current dates.

Fuel Tank:
The fuel tank overflow line needs to be below the belly pan on the car or to the outside of the frame rails. Please make sure you are in compliance.