602 Tour Amends Age Requirements
Starting with the debut 602 Modified event at Ace Speedway on Friday, September 15, 2017, the 602 Tour has decided amend the age requirements in the 602 Super Limited and 602 Modified divisions.
Originally the rules mandated that a competitor must possess a valid state driver’s license to compete in the Tour’s events. Since receiving numerous requests in the past 60 days to consider younger competitors, the Tour’s Board of Directors voted on Tuesday, August 29 to amend the ages to 13 years of age and older. The Tour Race Director Brad Allen will have the right, at each event, to pull any car, regardless of age from the track if he thinks they will not be able to compete at a safe and competent level.
We feel that opening this door to younger competitors will give them an opportunity to learn with seasoned veterans and hone their skills on the way up the racing ladder. It will also allow some of the 602 competitors to race with their sons on the same track, so we view it as a win-win situation. We also feel that with his vast experience as a competitor and official, Brad Allen will ensure that the events are run safely and that the younger competitors are at the appropriate level needed to compete.
The 602 Modifieds will run Friday, September 15th at Ace Speedway and Saturday, October 28th at Carteret County Speedway.
The 602 Super Limiteds will finish their 2017 season with events Saturday, October 7th at Ace Speedway and Saturday, October 14th at Tri County Motor Speedway.
Sources: 602 Tour PR