Quarter Midget Youth Speedway Project

The Quarter Midget Youth Speedway Project (QMYSP) was established in 1998 with the assistance of several Government departments as an initiative for an early intervention programme for youth throughout the Narrogin region. This unique programme has had much success since that time and has now evolved into a self-funded community project that encourages and supports our youth to develop skills in self-reliance, responsible attitudes, teamwork, community spirit and important driver education.
Participation in the “QMYSP” involves learning how to maintain, drive and, ultimately, race a Quarter Midget Speedway car. This opportunity is open to all youth in our region, male or female, aged between 12 and 17. Participating in this programme requires parental commitment. Parents need to be able to attend all race meets and club activities with their child, and give them the support and assistance that is necessary for them to be successful and gain maximum benefit from their involvement in the Project.
Although the Project predominately races at Narrogin Speedway, we do get
the opportunity to race at other tracks around the state of WA and to participate in the Quarter Midget State Titles. This gives the drivers and crew a chance to meet
and race against a variety of different competitors.
As you would expect there is a strong focus on safety and responsible behaviour. The cars all feature full safety roll cages and driver restraints. Also each driver is provided with full safety gear including helmet, gloves, race suit and boots and is expected to participate in the following courses.
First Aid
Fire and Safety
Drug and Alcohol awareness
As we are a self-funded project there is a requirement for fund raising to be able to properly maintain the cars and to ensure the best standard of safety equipment. These events vary from hay carting to tree planting and from sausage sizzles to car washes. These occasions are always fun and help develop team spirit and
camaraderie.