JAFO92 wrote:
Instead of punching buttons, you guys need to go to your local dirt track and turn wrenches on some cars. At least pay yer dues and scrape mud after the heat races.
Haha, I hear you on that. While I do love racing, I don’t love the expense it takes to do it. Right now I’m concentrating on building towards the career I want, staying in shape, paying my bills, learning, spending time with family/girlfriend, enjoying personal hobbies (mx/videogames/skiing/fishing).
I couldn’t imagine trying to fit race cars into my budget or attempting to balance it with all my other things. From what I understand it’s a big commitment. Many times my old boss would speak about being in the garage until 3:30/4am to get ready to go racing the next day. $40k-$60k just in an engine. Thousands in tires, maintence, truck and trailer. The list goes on.
Maybe when I’m closer to the age of 30 and have more money and more time. I don’t understand how people do so many things when they have kids. I’m sure that takes a looooot of time away from personal interests lol. The Legends racing series really catches my eye as I know you can get the cars for around $14k in decent condition used. They are the ones with 1200cc Yamaha engines or something but look like 1930s fords and chevys.
And I also realize the dirt track stock car beginner class aren’t the most expensive cars in the world as well, so maybe one day, just definitely not today. I can’t imagine the thrill and adrenaline of racing neck and neck with a massive pack of other cars. Must definitely be something to experience, seems you probably have quite a bit of epic racing stories in your books.