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Old 07-11-2008, 06:58 PM   #1
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Atco and a 17 year old..what do I need to do?

To be able to race? Can I just show up, or with me being 17 do I need to get permission papers signed? With work I haven't been able to call Atco during the day and tried emailing them with no response. Anyone know what I need to do?
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Old 07-11-2008, 08:21 PM   #2
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Your parent or legal guardian has to sign a parental consent form.
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Old 07-11-2008, 09:19 PM   #3
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Your parent or legal guardian has to sign a parental consent form.
I thought so. I guess I have to take a trip to atco to get the form, or do you think they can fax it to me?
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Old 07-11-2008, 09:46 PM   #4
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They need it notorized... Or, they will let it slide if the parent is there.
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I thought so. I guess I have to take a trip to atco to get the form, or do you think they can fax it to me?
they should be able to send it to you. I don't remember if they ahve the same insurance company as Island, otherwise I'd send you the form and it'd still be good there.
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Old 07-11-2008, 09:55 PM   #6
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They need it notorized... Or, they will let it slide if the parent is there.
Ok, I'll give them a call tomorrow and see how I get the form. Thanks. I want to see what my car will run because I'm not stupid enough to street race.
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Old 07-11-2008, 10:16 PM   #7
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But theres no cool honduhs to beat at the track.
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Old 07-11-2008, 10:29 PM   #8
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Ok, I'll give them a call tomorrow and see how I get the form. Thanks. I want to see what my car will run because I'm not stupid enough to street race.
Its good to see someone smart enough to know to keep it at the track.
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Old 07-12-2008, 10:47 AM   #9
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In all honesty, they most likely aren't going to question your age unless maybe you look very young... No where on the paper you fill out does it ask you your age either. You fill out the paperwork, and the guy glances at it, they write a number on your window and send you on your way.

I know the proper way of doing it is the way mentioned above, but I'm just sayin'
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Ya I agree with Slow z ive never seen them question anyone about age....this is atco were talking about.
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But theres no cool honduhs to beat at the track.
yes there are...definitely at atco
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Old 07-12-2008, 01:41 PM   #12
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Well I do look kinda young, and I'm only about 5'5-5'6 so that's not helping either, but who knows...I left a message at atco this morning and I'll see what kinda pain in the ass this form is. I've emailed them several times and they never got back to me, so if they don't return my phone call I will just show up one day and see if they question my age.
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They look at your license and check age at Island. Never been to Atco though.
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I drove at atco when I was 17. no questions asked.
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Old 07-13-2008, 07:30 PM   #15
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I drove at atco when I was 17. no questions asked.
Good to know. If they don't call me tomorrow, I'll probably just show up on tuesday night and see if they let me race.
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just have someone old enough(over 18) to drive ur car throw tech that what i do for my friends that are not 18
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Old 07-14-2008, 02:20 PM   #17
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just have someone old enough(over 18) to drive ur car throw tech that what i do for my friends that are not 18
Well I joined one of Atco's Message boards(goneracing.com) and talked to Dave Godfrey and he said that I don't need any kind of parental permission form. All I need to do is when I go through tech I need to fill out a a release form which I assume everyone has to do? So I will be heading out to atco tomorrow as long as the weather is nice and get my first 1/4 passes under my belt.
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Old 07-14-2008, 03:38 PM   #18
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AFAIK it's not Atco's decision as to whether or not you need the parental consent form, it's the state's. If Atco chooses not to enforce it, that's on them.

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Well I joined one of Atco's Message boards(goneracing.com) and talked to Dave Godfrey and he said that I don't need any kind of parental permission form. All I need to do is when I go through tech I need to fill out a a release form which I assume everyone has to do? So I will be heading out to atco tomorrow as long as the weather is nice and get my first 1/4 passes under my belt.
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AFAIK it's not Atco's decision as to whether or not you need the parental consent form, it's the state's. If Atco chooses not to enforce it, that's on them.

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Exactly. Since you are 17 years old, any waiver that you fill out is not valid because you are not an adult. The insurance company is what mandates the release form. When you go there, pretend like you got hurt on the property while racing and see what happens. I'm curious.
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Old 07-14-2008, 04:47 PM   #20
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Exactly. Since you are 17 years old, any waiver that you fill out is not valid because you are not an adult. The insurance company is what mandates the release form. When you go there, pretend like you got hurt on the property while racing and see what happens. I'm curious.
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just have someone old enough(over 18) to drive ur car throw tech that what i do for my friends that are not 18
that'll work for all of 2 seconds, until you drive the car to the lanes and they check your armband.
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that'll work for all of 2 seconds, until you drive the car to the lanes and they check your armband.
I've never been arm-banded at Atco before....something new?

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I've never been arm-banded at Atco before....something new?

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being there like 14 times in the passed couple months and never seeing said arm-band...I, too, am confused.
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I've never been arm-banded at Atco before....something new?

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something old I guess
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