I wanna go racing

10/9/07, 6:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocalYokel

find a different dream...

Impressive. What is your dream? Do you have any?

Jordan, this is America. If you want something bad enough, you can make it happen.:checkered:

Don't go with a starter class. buy a strinter and go for it. My minisprint cost almost as much to run as the sprinter.

Don't let smart asses slow you down. Never stop trying to make your dreams come true.

cecil98 · 10/9/07, 7:04 AM

Jordan, this is America. If you want something bad enough, you can make it happen...RandyF46

do it soon, Jordan, because when this inevitable freight train called socialism takes over (and it is a matter time) it might be a lot tougher to pursue your dreams in Good Ole America. hate to be a downer but, i see it coming and i don't see anyone doing anything to stop it.

tntbusco · 10/9/07, 8:48 AM

Amen to that. Hopefully someone will step foward. Working on a car for a year is a great idea. You will have a much better understanding of the other side of racing. Not just the glory on the track. Good Luck and Best Wishes

Charles Nungester · 10/9/07, 9:06 AM

Two words. Pure Stocks.

Ive watched racing since I was about 4, helped at some shops (Much less than the regular crew of the teams) But Got the general feel of the sacrifice many of these car owners, crew, wives/girlfriends and drivers face Believe me, It's OVERTIME at work to pay the bills and then hours in the shop getting the car ready, Repairing it ect. Saturday nights the easy part, The fun part that hopefully makes it all worth while.

I could probably of afforded a pure stock and there are tons of other cost involved such as equiptment to get it to the track, Tools ect.

I did this, I worked with two teams (Herb Jewel and Ray Williams at Florence. Both years the final race (Non points) they let me drive in the heats.

I got out of them cars and you could have punched me in the mouth and I'd still have been grinnin at ya. The tears were already in my eyes and the adrenaline was insane. Hey, I got lapped in 8 laps. SO WHAT? I was master of the world in those five minute races and by all means with every lap, I was getting better. Lifting later and braking less.

If you have the means to DO IT! and want to BAD ENOUGH, You'll find a way. IMHO. At first your gonna have to take personal best as your rewards but with experience and the talent to do so. You can compete.

Chuck, wishing you well!

rhamilton91 · 10/9/07, 2:54 PM

if it were up to me i would find someone to rent a ride from for a night at paragon or somwhere and see what you really think about it before you drop a ton of cash. becuase i hear to tell ya it takes a different type of person to run these type of race cars.

JordanBlanton · 10/9/07, 9:20 PM

Wow, big thanks to all who replied. I'm surprised by the general concensus, but I definitely feel a little more confident about how to approach this. :thumb:

LocalYokel · 10/10/07, 2:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyF46

Impressive. What is your dream? Do you have any?

Jordan, this is America. If you want something bad enough, you can make it happen.:checkered:

Don't go with a starter class. buy a strinter and go for it. My minisprint cost almost as much to run as the sprinter.

Don't let smart asses slow you down. Never stop trying to make your dreams come true.

Yeah my dream was to race openwheel racecars like the midgets and sprintcars I had the opportunity to run. Regretfully do to the insane costs these days its simply not possible for a blue collar guy to go racing competetively($150+ for a RR ***!!?!?). Screw running just to run! Thats for loosers! If you want to win you need a small corporation (something like a brick and block plant or a spegetti sauce company for example). Racing is in the blood of so many in the west side of Indianapolis but they cant do it! Rice, the Carters, Marvel and all the others should be legends but they simply cant afford it. Work on a car, build cars, paint cars, there are alot of ways to be involved, but unless your a semi millionare you cant race a sprint car!

10/10/07, 4:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocalYokel

Yeah my dream was to race openwheel racecars like the midgets and sprintcars I had the opportunity to run. Regretfully do to the insane costs these days its simply not possible for a blue collar guy to go racing competetively($150+ for a RR ***!!?!?). Screw running just to run! Thats for loosers! If you want to win you need a small corporation (something like a brick and block plant or a spegetti sauce company for example). Racing is in the blood of so many in the west side of Indianapolis but they cant do it! Rice, the Carters, Marvel and all the others should be legends but they simply cant afford it. Work on a car, build cars, paint cars, there are alot of ways to be involved, but unless your a semi millionare you cant race a sprint car!

It's really to bad you feel that way. Some people just enjoy driving a sprint car. They don't have to win to get the thrill of racing. I have a pretty good idea who the looser is!

rcderek22 · 10/16/07, 7:48 PM

opportunities don't present themselves, you could just sit around and whine about how you can't ever do it (localyokel) or just try and see what happens. Running a race car is a lot of work and you have to be prepared to sacrifice a lot of your time if you want to be fast and consistent. If your just getting started, in my opinion the best thing you can do is "hang out" and get to know drivers, car owners, ect. start knocking on doors and you'll find some people willing to help. It takes a lot of ambition off the track to get where you really want to be. Just keep chasing your dreams and don't sell yourself short, you'll be suprized how far you get. but first you should rent a ride or try to get some laps to make sure it's for you though. Good luck jordan!

10/9/07, 9:06 AM	#14 Re: I wanna go racing
Charles Nungester Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 21,731	Two words. Pure Stocks. Ive watched racing since I was about 4, helped at some shops (Much less than the regular crew of the teams) But Got the general feel of the sacrifice many of these car owners, crew, wives/girlfriends and drivers face Believe me, It's OVERTIME at work to pay the bills and then hours in the shop getting the car ready, Repairing it ect. Saturday nights the easy part, The fun part that hopefully makes it all worth while. I could probably of afforded a pure stock and there are tons of other cost involved such as equiptment to get it to the track, Tools ect. I did this, I worked with two teams (Herb Jewel and Ray Williams at Florence. Both years the final race (Non points) they let me drive in the heats. I got out of them cars and you could have punched me in the mouth and I'd still have been grinnin at ya. The tears were already in my eyes and the adrenaline was insane. Hey, I got lapped in 8 laps. SO WHAT? I was master of the world in those five minute races and by all means with every lap, I was getting better. Lifting later and braking less. If you have the means to DO IT! and want to BAD ENOUGH, You'll find a way. IMHO. At first your gonna have to take personal best as your rewards but with experience and the talent to do so. You can compete. Chuck, wishing you well! __________________ Charles Nungester

10/9/07, 7:04 AM	#12 Re: I wanna go racing
cecil98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,399	Jordan, this is America. If you want something bad enough, you can make it happen...RandyF46 do it soon, Jordan, because when this inevitable freight train called socialism takes over (and it is a matter time) it might be a lot tougher to pursue your dreams in Good Ole America. hate to be a downer but, i see it coming and i don't see anyone doing anything to stop it.

10/9/07, 8:48 AM	#13 Re: I wanna go racing
tntbusco Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 184	Amen to that. Hopefully someone will step foward. Working on a car for a year is a great idea. You will have a much better understanding of the other side of racing. Not just the glory on the track. Good Luck and Best Wishes

10/9/07, 2:54 PM	#15 Re: I wanna go racing
rhamilton91 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 24	if it were up to me i would find someone to rent a ride from for a night at paragon or somwhere and see what you really think about it before you drop a ton of cash. becuase i hear to tell ya it takes a different type of person to run these type of race cars.

10/9/07, 9:20 PM	#16 Re: I wanna go racing
JordanBlanton Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 514	Wow, big thanks to all who replied. I'm surprised by the general concensus, but I definitely feel a little more confident about how to approach this. :thumb:

10/16/07, 7:48 PM	#19 Re: I wanna go racing
rcderek22 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15	opportunities don't present themselves, you could just sit around and whine about how you can't ever do it (localyokel) or just try and see what happens. Running a race car is a lot of work and you have to be prepared to sacrifice a lot of your time if you want to be fast and consistent. If your just getting started, in my opinion the best thing you can do is "hang out" and get to know drivers, car owners, ect. start knocking on doors and you'll find some people willing to help. It takes a lot of ambition off the track to get where you really want to be. Just keep chasing your dreams and don't sell yourself short, you'll be suprized how far you get. but first you should rent a ride or try to get some laps to make sure it's for you though. Good luck jordan!