Is there life after racing for your car?

Wade Mahaffey · 02-26-2010, 03:53 PM

If something were to happen to racing as we know it, for what ever reason. What would happen to the racecar that brought you so many memories? Would you park it, cover it up and walk away only to be burried in it one day? Would this be that one day? LOL Would it become a show car, a street rod, pro street, restore to original condition? Would you part with the car, or find another way to enjoy it and savor the memories? Is there life after racing for your car? I guess it depends on the connection, commitment, dedication, to that thing. I have a huge connection to my cars as the creator, builder, designer. Although I have sold some along the way, I still have the one with the most memories. And when I drive it or work on it, I reflect on those good times. That is very therapeutic for me, and something to think about. I am building a new car (60 Corvette) and hopefully can build some great memories. I will surely love racing it, and I'm building it to last. Because you never know when that Super/Stock car will retire or be phased out, and be put out to pasture (back on the street) with this old man at the wheel. Here's my yesterday and today photos of the ole Roadster

W J · 02-26-2010, 07:57 PM

Wade, I cannot wait to see pics of that '60 Corvette rolling into the lanes. The caliber of previous racecars that emerged from your stable tells me that the latest version (the Corvette) is really going to be something special. How about the latest pics on the progress of it??

WJ

Bob Bender · 02-27-2010, 12:24 AM

Make a rear change and drive it to work !!!!!!

Jeff Lee · 02-27-2010, 10:28 AM

Road race AMX

randy wilson · 02-27-2010, 11:28 AM

my 67 nova will be street legal, yes, still will have wipers, turn signals, etc. and will run in ss/em, ss/fm, ss/ph-1. so we will put a milder motor and change rear gear and cruise.

Chad Rhodes · 02-27-2010, 01:32 PM

The plan has always been to restore dad's car one day, so that he can see just how fast he can lose his license. However we still haven't replaced it with something else to race.

ken robinson · 02-28-2010, 10:37 AM

Ya , leave the stickers on it and drive it to work I'm with Bob that one . Every stop light would bring back all the past racing history .

Joe DeMarzo · 02-28-2010, 02:12 PM

I plan on putting my current 70 nova back on the street when NHRA folds like a cheap suit (I hope it is not for another 20 years) nothing fancy with the motor, a daily driver. I will remove the stickers but leave the flames and drive it to the local market for coffee and the newspaper. Thursday night car show, it should be a blast....

George Fitzpatrick · 02-28-2010, 06:57 PM

In the process of returning mine to it to the street. Not as easy as it sounds. Lots to change. Lamb brakes don’t’ work well on the street. Along with rear, Transmission, Converter, wheels, tires, d tune the motor( just a little) and do you take out the cage?

Owen S Quirion · 03-01-2010, 07:45 AM

I'm going to put studded snow tires all around on mine and go Ice Racing! In the summer I can put a mower deck under it and mow my lawn.

02-26-2010, 03:53 PM	#1
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Is there life after racing for your car? If something were to happen to racing as we know it, for what ever reason. What would happen to the racecar that brought you so many memories? Would you park it, cover it up and walk away only to be burried in it one day? Would this be that one day? LOL Would it become a show car, a street rod, pro street, restore to original condition? Would you part with the car, or find another way to enjoy it and savor the memories? Is there life after racing for your car? I guess it depends on the connection, commitment, dedication, to that thing. I have a huge connection to my cars as the creator, builder, designer. Although I have sold some along the way, I still have the one with the most memories. And when I drive it or work on it, I reflect on those good times. That is very therapeutic for me, and something to think about. I am building a new car (60 Corvette) and hopefully can build some great memories. I will surely love racing it, and I'm building it to last. Because you never know when that Super/Stock car will retire or be phased out, and be put out to pasture (back on the street) with this old man at the wheel. Here's my yesterday and today photos of the ole Roadster

02-26-2010, 07:57 PM	#2
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is there life after racing for your car? Wade, I cannot wait to see pics of that '60 Corvette rolling into the lanes. The caliber of previous racecars that emerged from your stable tells me that the latest version (the Corvette) is really going to be something special. How about the latest pics on the progress of it?? WJ

02-27-2010, 12:24 AM	#3
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,713 Likes: 1,407 Liked 373 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Is there life after racing for your car? Make a rear change and drive it to work !!!!!! __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

02-27-2010, 10:28 AM	#4
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Is there life after racing for your car? Road race AMX __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

02-27-2010, 11:28 AM	#5
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Is there life after racing for your car? my 67 nova will be street legal, yes, still will have wipers, turn signals, etc. and will run in ss/em, ss/fm, ss/ph-1. so we will put a milder motor and change rear gear and cruise. __________________ don,t have one

02-27-2010, 01:32 PM	#6
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Is there life after racing for your car? The plan has always been to restore dad's car one day, so that he can see just how fast he can lose his license. However we still haven't replaced it with something else to race. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

02-28-2010, 10:37 AM	#7
ken robinson Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: tomsriver nj Posts: 441 Likes: 37 Liked 164 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Is there life after racing for your car? Ya , leave the stickers on it and drive it to work I'm with Bob that one . Every stop light would bring back all the past racing history .

02-28-2010, 02:12 PM	#8
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 114 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Is there life after racing for your car? I plan on putting my current 70 nova back on the street when NHRA folds like a cheap suit (I hope it is not for another 20 years) nothing fancy with the motor, a daily driver. I will remove the stickers but leave the flames and drive it to the local market for coffee and the newspaper. Thursday night car show, it should be a blast.... __________________ Joe DeMarzo 1317 STK

02-28-2010, 06:57 PM	#9
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 341 Likes: 98 Liked 98 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Is there life after racing for your car? In the process of returning mine to it to the street. Not as easy as it sounds. Lots to change. Lamb brakes don’t’ work well on the street. Along with rear, Transmission, Converter, wheels, tires, d tune the motor( just a little) and do you take out the cage? __________________ George Fitzpatrick 426 HEMI STK, SS

03-01-2010, 07:45 AM	#10
Owen S Quirion Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Captiol District of New York Posts: 71 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is there life after racing for your car? I'm going to put studded snow tires all around on mine and go Ice Racing! In the summer I can put a mower deck under it and mow my lawn. __________________ BF/S 1985 Grand Am 3.0 V6