The first Annual Jr Late Model Challenge Camp will be held at Madera Speedway on August 16 and 17. Applications are now being accepted through July 12, 2019. The camp will be open to young racers from the ages of 10 to 15. Racers will be selected from a five-panel committee based on their racing accomplishments, history, years of experience and other factors laid out in the application area below. The committee will select the top 50 applicants on July 13. The announcement of the twelve drivers to attend the camp will be made on July 16.
The camp will invite six racers each day, drivers will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel for 1½ hours in a Naake-Klauers Motorsports championship caliber Jr Late Model, participate in several classroom seminars held by racing and marketing experts. Drivers will also participate prior to getting behind the wheel in hands-on training that will include Getting to Know the Car, Safety First, Spotter Driver Communication before taking to the track. Drivers will compete for the opportunity to race in the final Championship Weekend at Madera Speedway on October 5, 2019, in a Naake-Klauer prepared Jr Late Model at NO cost to the winner and NO crash clause. This event will be filmed and aired on MAVTV.
The camp winner will be selected by a five-person committee and announced on August 30, 2019, via email and social media. The 12 drivers will be graded on both on-track and off-track potential. Speed will not be a deciding variable. There is no charge for drivers selected to the camp. Participants will be responsible for transportation, lodging, and food. Lunch will be provided on Camp days. This will be a full day of activities and an experience of a lifetime. Click on Application below to get started.