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Post by melan45 on Feb 23, 2010 15:03:21 GMT -6
I have been racing only two years, but it’s been some of the most memorable two years of any hobby that I have attempted.
Why do I race?
I am car crazy, i like driving them, taking them to the limits, and thrills of racing. I like the process of preparation on both man and machine in order to compete all out every corner\lap\race\season. I like that the effort both mental\physical on\off track is directly linked to success on the track. Racing with fellow racers that race smart and know the circumstances of what’s at stake.(aka the infamous 10 dollar trophy…wait I heard its up to 13 and serious injuries). Talking to humble winners\losers after race day and learning from shared experiences.
Why do you guys race?
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Post by turbot on Feb 23, 2010 15:46:44 GMT -6
Because I'm gonna run the sh!t out of something anyway so I just as soon be in a safe environment that's made for it instead of the curvy bayou and river roads around here where I'll most likely either get a free back seat ride to the PD or straight to the penitentiary for running over somebody's kid who decided to chase a ball into the street. Me and several like minded friends used to actually road race the 7-8 miles from La1 @ Hwy 77 all the way to the Grosse Tete bridge over the Intercoastal. Got away with a lot of dumb stuff like that when younger but when you have kids.....responsibilities kinda change... ;D Same reason I ditched the sport bikes. Gotta practice what you preach ya know...  And....uh, I'm kinda a car guy too so the setups, maintenance and mechanical doesn't cost me. If I can just find out a way to grow an orchard of rubber trees and manufacture my own tires, I'd be set....  T |
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Post by harrisracing on Feb 24, 2010 9:25:43 GMT -6
Clint,
My thoughts are very similar to yours. This group of racers is one of the most outstanding group of "competitive" people I have ever run with in any sport. I would love to "explain" why I love racing, but I can't. It's exciting, fun, soothing and carries a strong learning curve. Lots of people wonder why I switch cars so much...working on them is half of this sport for me. Making them faster and better is just what I LOVE to do. When they get to the fastest speed for the money - well it's time to start over!
Patrick
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Post by melan45 on Feb 25, 2010 7:12:23 GMT -6
i thought this question would get a better reception?  |
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ccarver
I just want to go fast!
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Post by ccarver on Feb 25, 2010 7:36:11 GMT -6
i thought this question would get a better reception? I was going to respond, but the racing is only secondary. I just want to go fast! |
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Post by Fast Guys on Feb 25, 2010 8:02:59 GMT -6
I have bad knees and throw like a girl.
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troym
I just want to go fast!
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Post by troym on Feb 25, 2010 9:10:35 GMT -6
Best high I know of (legal & illegal  ) Like Patrick says, it's hard to put into words and explain it to others who don't get it, but that's one of the nice things about hanging out at the track and cutting up with people who understand. |
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fast55
I raced Once.
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Post by fast55 on Feb 25, 2010 9:46:16 GMT -6
"racing is life, everything else is waiting"
Well not quite, it's still a (close) second behind family but it's gapped work by a fair distance I'm tellin ya.
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Post by melan45 on Feb 25, 2010 12:31:19 GMT -6
funny stuff guys. have any of you seen the documentary "Love the Beast" with driver\actor eric bana? good story about why we do what we do. thanks for the posts...hopefully see you guys at #6.
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Walt
I raced Once.
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Post by Walt on Feb 25, 2010 17:01:34 GMT -6
Because it's safer than juggling hand grenades.
Unless you are in front of Carver on the track... :-)
Seriously, it's just d@mn cool hanging out with competitors who actually help you improve your skills and fix your car. Great group of folks at the track. Not to mention the rush I get going through T1.
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944racer
I just want to go fast!
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Post by 944racer on Feb 25, 2010 19:22:47 GMT -6
The adrenaline rushes.
Continual improvement.
THE PEOPLE!
The thrill of victory; even the agony of defeat.
Making the perfect pass.
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Post by racinmoose on Feb 26, 2010 10:42:31 GMT -6
I've gotten to fat and slow to play ball.
The competition, the meeting of new friends, the rush, the friendly ribbing, the attempt to control something that is on the verge of out of control, the attempts to go faster each time out under different conditions, and many more.
I like being helpful. Like when a go 4 off,I'm just showing where the track should have been put, and helping Mr. Pat with his mowing duties at the same time. Nothing like doing a little high speed mowing on a nice sunny day.
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944racer
I just want to go fast!
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Post by 944racer on Feb 26, 2010 12:54:54 GMT -6
"racing is life, everything else is waiting" Well not quite, it's still a (close) second behind family but it's gapped work by a fair distance I'm tellin ya. Steve McQueen? |
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fast55
I raced Once.
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Post by fast55 on Feb 26, 2010 13:15:45 GMT -6
"racing is life, everything else is waiting" Well not quite, it's still a (close) second behind family but it's gapped work by a fair distance I'm tellin ya. Steve McQueen? Yes, one of the few lines of dialog from "LeMans". That's what made it such a great racing movie, few words spoken |
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Brent Mosing
I want to race
Driver of all, master on none
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Post by Brent Mosing on Mar 1, 2010 15:17:14 GMT -6
I can't remember any dialog from that movie. Only the motor noise and it puts me to sleep.
Hey Carver. Your wife says your fast and wants to know why you gotta spend money racing!
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