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9. "Because Elienisse was 7 years old, she was allowed to compete with racers up to 9 years old.

Reply to MichMan (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 8, 2025, 10:51 AM

Feb 8

Under that designation, competitors are restricted to completing the distance at no faster than 11.9 seconds....The vehicles for the young drivers use five-horsepower, single-cylinder engines that can reach speeds of up to 80 mph. The cars also have to provide drivers with protections from rollovers."

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Death of girl, 7, in Florida raceway crash fuels grief amid sport's popularity [View all] Zorro Feb 8 OP

Who would support this after losing a son to the same "sport"? Diamond_Dog Feb 8 #1

Not an unusual response from the racing community MichMan Feb 8 #7

I'm sorry, my bad, I thought he lost his son at a young age as a junior racer. Diamond_Dog Feb 8 #10

"The vehicles for the young drivers...can reach speeds of up to 80 mph." sop Feb 8 #2

Not accurate according to the link MichMan Feb 8 #4

"Because Elienisse was 7 years old, she was allowed to compete with racers up to 9 years old. sop Feb 8 #9

Could go 80 mph, but restricted to run slower in her age group MichMan Feb 8 #12

Yes, and I never stated the girl was doing 80 mph. sop Feb 8 #13

I do MichMan Feb 8 #3

Life lessons? oberle Feb 8 #5

You're right MichMan Feb 8 #11

That may be true but a lot of people have died of Wonder Why Feb 8 #14

It's a red neck thing let them have their fun. As long as it is not a "Drag" race.... nt doc03 Feb 8 #6

You killed her so STFU. twodogsbarking Feb 8 #8