Crashes are part of racing. The parent's first responsibility is safety.

Ask:

“Are you hurt?”

Not:

“What happened?”

Not:

“Why did you do that?”

Not:

“You were winning!”

If the rider is injured or appears impaired, safety takes priority over the race.

Parents should never pressure a rider to continue because of:

  • Points
  • A championship
  • A trophy
  • Sponsorship
  • Team expectations
  • Money already spent