[Jim Kaekel]

HawkbrosMav: Like others have said, it's not supposed to be easy. Like everything in life, if it was easy there would be little or no satisfaction in accomplishing it. When I started racing back in the '80's, it took me five years just to get my car to run the index, but I built my own motors, transmissions, rears, etc. At the time, I was also in my 20's with very little racing experience and not much cash to spend. Learn as much as you can, race and test as much as you can, and have a good time. It will pay off in the long run. My .02.