When Is It Too Early

Thought I'd bring up a topic today that has to do when most drivers first start their career...and is it too young?

Central IL boasts a nice array of drivers that will be tough for any out of starter contend against.  These drivers have been now driving the local tracks for a solid 2 to 3 years and some more but in a lesser class.  It used to be something to see mid 20 year old driver make his way on to the track and begin his career.  Oh how time has changed.

2 names of Bobby Pierce Jr.  and Brandon Sheppard are not even old enough to play on a varsity football team, yet they master the 800 horsepower beast every summer weekend.  Both the these drivers are the sons of well known and hall of fame worthy fathers.  So it comes as no surprise that after watching their hero take the track many of many nights, they'd want to be like dad.

But is it too early when they are not even in college.  Some say no because it is the wave of how the next best gets discoverd.  Some say yes because despite all thier dad's advice, they still don't respect the competition and tear not only their own stuff up, but the compeitors as well.  Some veterans agree that it takes experience to get better, but you have to learn the respect of your fellow racers first and foremost before really getting to know the art of going fast.

Fortunately there is no rule that prevents a driver from driving.  It is a matter of signing a waver.  This has always been a rebel type of sporting event where going fast is first and foremost.  Playing the rules game only applies to what goes on the track and not neccicarily who is on the track.