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Driver Age & Competence

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  1. Event stewards have the authority to disqualify or prohibit any driver from competing if they determine that the driver is unable to operate the vehicle safely.
  2. Drivers 16 years of age or older may compete without prior testing or approval if they present:
    • A valid driverโ€™s license; and
    • Proof of current Electrathon America registration.
  3. Drivers 14 or 15 years of age may compete if they:
    • Present proof of current Electrathon America registration;
    • Meet the minimum age established for the event by the event steward; and
    • Receive written approval from the event steward before competing.
  4. Written approval for drivers under 16 must confirm that the driver has been tested by the event steward or a designated representative and demonstrated the ability to safely operate the vehicle for at least 10 minutes on the same or similar track conditions.
  5. The event steward may require additional testing at their discretion.
  6. It is the driverโ€™s responsibility to contact the event steward in advance of the event to arrange any required testing and approval.
  7. Driver approval may not be granted by a steward or designated representative who has a team or familial relationship with the driver.
  8. If an event has a minimum driver age of 16 or older, the minimum age must be clearly stated in the event advertising and registration materials.

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