List,
I suggest that anyone getting started in LSR STUDY this note, not just read it.
That racing bug can hit hard and completely kill the fun.
Recovering raceaholic,
Bryan
Keith Turk wrote:
>
> Man the ever dreaded topic of money and racing.... whew...it's something we
> all avoid talking about... but dang it... it's expensive to race a car...
> let alone competitively... I want to share some thoughts I've had thou and
> let you all semi soak up some of my lessons of the last few years...
>
> First off I started with a Very meager budget... I set it up so the car was
> funded out of discretionary income... and for the most part I tried to
> stick to it... then the Racing bug hit... and money became a NON issue in
> comparison to setting a record and getting all the hats.... What a huge
> mistake... It took all the fun out of it... when you break a motor that
> isn't replaceable your heart sinks and your stomach turns and you realize
> you spent to much on it in the first place.... Tom Bryant was right couple
> of years ago.... Getting to serious takes all the fun out of it....
>
> For this year I've dedicated myself to getting back to why I'm here... and
> that is to enjoy the hobby and the friends I've made along the way.... we
> have enough to go racing... and with Dave's help and Brads.... we have a
> competitive car.... ( No Class... but what the hey... you can only expect
> so many things from an imperfect life ) We aren't going to exceed the
> budget... and That should help with the pressures of Speedweek..... Keep in
> mind Setting a record at Bonneville... MIGHT JUST BE FUN.....
>
> Going fast on a sunny day is great.... but leaving Alabama without the
> possibility of being competitive wouldn't be any fun either....
>
> I guess what I'm saying.... is that all of us have to stay within our own
> comfort zone financially to enjoy the sport.... one day I'd like to do more
> and more to the engines myself.... right now that isn't one of the area's
> that I'm choosing to focus on.... but I know as I reach middle age....
> Learning is more important then anything else in my life.... it's where the
> Real fun is to me..... and staying within a given budget has really helped
> me focus on the FUN aspect of the sport.
>
> Keith ( why yes I'm clueless.... but at least I know where all the game
> pieces are )
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