How To Get Started
TRY-A-RIDE CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
This is an opportunity for your child to get into a quarter midget race car. Anyone the age of 4 1/2 and up can give a quarter midget a try.
2026 Try-A-Ride dates: TBD Try a rides are from noon to 3 on those dates.
Cost is $25 for 10 laps around the track. LKS will provide all equipment; all we ask is that you wear long pants, socks and closed toed shoes. One parent is required to attend. Liabilty waiver to be signed by parent & child. Sign ups will will begin at 12:00pm in the upper level of the tower on site. Any questions email amylittlekalamazoo@gmail.com. If you want to add your child's name to the list to save time filling out some information please provide name, age, address, city, zip, phone & email.
Cars do only accomodate certain heights so there may be a chance not all kids will fit. Will try our best to accomodate everyone.
WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT WILL WE NEED?
You can start with a scholarship car if available. If you want to own your own car we can help you with options. Both cars and safety equpkent are required to race. Safety equipment requirements: Helmet, full firesuit, arm restraints, neck collar or neck restraint device (Hans) gloves, race receiver with ear buds.
HOW TO START IN A ROOKIE PROGRAM?
Kids 4 1/2 are eligible to attend rookie training and practice on the track but just not race until they turn 5.
Kids ages 5 and up are eligible to race competitively. There are two levels of Rookies. All kids regardless of age must start with a Red restrictor plate. Once they have completed the Red Rookie requirements they move up to a Blue Rookie class with a Blue restrictor plate before being allowed to race in a Competitive class.
LITTLE KALAMAZOO SCHOLORSHIP PROGRAM:
ROOKIE DIRECTOR:
2026 Rookie Training dates will be listed on the website schedule.
Rookies will train on Saturday mornings before a scheduled race and on scheduled dates. All dates are TBD for 2026.
There will be classroom type of instruction as well as on the track, individual training and also group training.
You will need to have your own car to be able to train and race. You may purchase your own, or check out our scholarship cars that may be available. Membership is required.
Your car and equipment must be safety checked before you can train or race.
Safety equipment required: Helmet, designed specifically for auto racing (SA designation) that meet or exceeds the 2015 or better Snell Foundation or SFI Foundation 24.1 youth spec helmet, Firesuit SFI 3.2A or better, neck coller or Hans device, gloves, arm restraints & raceceiver. All items must be SFI rated. Shoes do not have to be racing shoes. You can wear tennis shoes or wrestling shoes.
ROOKIE HANDBOOK LINK
Little Kalamazoo Speedway Quarter Midget Rookie Program Information
1. The Rookie program is divided into two phases:
a. The initial Red Rookie phase is intended to orient the child with safety, communication and
racing procedures so that they understand what is expected of them before they enter the track,
while on the track and leaving the track. The training is outlined in Section 3702. When Red
Rookies have displayed their understanding of these basics, they move to phase two of the
Rookie training.
b. The secondary Blue Rookie phase is to obtain experience in racing with others at a faster
speed and to gain confidence in the car and their abilities.
2. There is no age differentiation between Red and Blue Rookies, as all ages must pass through
each phase.
3. Rookie drivers will not be eliminated from races for receiving multiple driving infractions
(STRIKES). (Section 3704-E)
4. A Rookie driver must participate in at least three events before graduating to a competitive
(Honda 120/Animal) class. One of these three events must be in the Red Rookie class.
(Section 3705-B)
TRAINING TASKS:
The following tasks must be completed during training sessions before a driver will allowed to compete in a race:
1. Consistant lap times (preferably above 12 seconds per lap)
2. Demonstrate the ability to line up in various positions for double line up and single line up.
3. Demonstrate the ability to come in the pits and stop in a pit stall.
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.
8. Demonstrate the ability to safely exit the track.
ALL HANDLERS MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TRAINING SESSIONS.
Have fun, be safe and good luck to all.
JOIN THE CLUB
Membership is for one year Jan. - Dec.
You will need to be a member of Little Kalamazoo, Midwest Thunder & Nascar Youth Series to race. Nascar Youth Series is the sanctioning body of the sport that governs all the rules.
Step One - NASCAR Youth Regristration
Go to the official NASCAR Youth website and complete your registration.
Pay all NASCAR Youth fees online directly through their website.
Step Two - Local Membership
After completing your NASCAR Youth registration and payent, proceed to the Membership portion with us.
Membership fees and scholarship fees, if applicable are separate from the NASCAR Youth fees.
Payment Options for Membership/Scholarship Fees
Venmo @LittleKalamazooSpeedway
Cash
Check (payable in the tower at Kalamazoo)
Little Kalamazoo Membership is $100.00. Parking is $50.00.
Little Kalamazoo Associate Membership is $125.00.
Midwest Thunder @ LKS parking is $25.00 for members.
$25.00 per day to park in a power spot for out of town guests.
Use the links below to download a paper copy of the club submission forms.
You will need to print & fill out every form! Both parents, drivers and alternate handlers need to sign.
Use this link to register for Nascar Youth Series:
Nascar Youth Series Registration
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