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Originally Posted by GUMP
In his bio, he talks about sometimes teaching shop classes to High School kids. If he really thought it was all over, why does he bother? Like I said, contradictions.
There is a really good chance that your kids won't follow in your footsteps. That doesn't mean that nobody wants your car.
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Hi Daren! This guy isn't talking about our race cars. He's a restorer of some sort.
It's common to have kids follow the excitement of being IN Dads race car someday, knowing someday you're going to be the one in that seat. The ones I see are kids put in cars by their race driving parents and supported by either the parents or gandparents,or both. Cheering them on from the track, or home. He is talking about mainly classic cars, after pop is dead. Dave Frick, a really close friend, just died of a Parkingtons brought on (only) by agent orange. (The ejected Eddie from this forum really helped Daves family in his last years with money from the VA) Dave bought a 68 Camaro as soon as he got home from Nam., And then to the dealer and purchased a new 1st Design L-88. 5:13's, Hookers, Creager's, Super Shifter. Later took it to Kronenbitters and had mini tubs put in it. Yellow with a black vinal top. Very nice piece. The one and only time at the track it ran 10.90's. Now his kids (in their 40's) are in a huge fight over it. It most likely will get sold after the dust settles. It has caused a huge family feud. At one time this car was the envy of Maple Avenue. Something for us old guys to consider....
This video is coming from someone in their 40's. That means his kids more resemble my grandkids. My grandkids are exactly as he sounded off about. Neither of my grandkids like cars, one of them hardly ever even drives. I think he's right ...