It was back in '89 of the prior century when MY wife said "Happy Birthday, here's your 3-day school". Now she's hauling gas, ridin in the tow vehicle, and fetchin tires. The places we've gone and the people we've met are almost as important as the pursuit of the perfect lap.
It is a great experience and a great sport. He will love it whether it's the beginning or an end unto itself.
40? hahahahhahahahahahahaha ha I've lost to guys almost twice that age.