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You really have 2 factors here-----driver approach/attitude and car
preparation. As a relatively new "racer" (age 56-kids out of college, etc.), I
rebuilt a 68 Datsun roadster that had been raced from 68 to 82.
This car had never been flaired, ran a conservative engine, and was in good
shape. I rebuilt it in the same mode, but added a cage, cell, fire system,
better seat, etc., to make it safer. The engine is rebuilt, but not really
tweaked much.
Off I went to SCCA driver schools and regional races. I found almost everyone
in the SCCA production classes to be friendly, reasonable and careful. There
were a few exceptions, but they seemed to be dealt with quickly. (My
experience has been at Watkins, Lime Rock, Summit Point, New Hampshire, Pocono
and Nelson.) I have also built and run an ITS Z, and had similar experiences.
The SCCA races are definitely more competitive, but I found the real risk was
driving too hard myself-not so much overly competitive racing. I finally
realized that my car and I were a mid-pack combination, and to move to the
front was above both my car's and my ability. I also learned that there were
more cars to "play/race" with in mid pack, then up front. With this in mind, I
always end up with sore jaws from grinning inside the tight helmet. That is
spelled f u n!
Now I have run twice in the SVRA at Watkins, and had a ball. Same car -- as it
was never brought up to current looks or performance, and I still run
midfield. In small production, there is not that much difference in
performance between SCCA and SVRA cars. Some of the SVRA cars are A LOT faster
than they were when they raced originally? Perhaps a few tweaks that were not
prevalent 30 - 40 years ago? Perhaps it is better gas??? :)
Don't sweat the big trucks. I have found that these poverty challenged racers
are very nice, very friendly and indeed helpful when you have a problem. I
have found that $ doesn't cause any more ass holes than empty pockets and open
trailers do.
Choose your racing venue where you are comfortable. Park your rig where you
are comfortable. Position yourself on the track where you are comfortable.
Wonder around the pits, seek out those in your class (racing), discuss your
cars, your experiences your motivations, etc. You will make great friends
(with different size trailers and wallets), learn a lot about racing and will
also quickly discover who you want to race/play with.
Remember first and last place pay the same. However, how you approach the race
will have a huge effect on how much fun you have.
As an aside, some of my most fun race weekends were when I broke. It was the
fun people, the fun time in the car, the kidding each other, etc. Racing
should be fun. With the time, money and effort we invest, why continue at the
races, tracks or organizations where it is not fun?
Smile, race and don't get too serious. This is a sport, not NASCAR.
Sam Turner
Small Bucks Racing
SGHT@aol.com
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