Why do we race - this week's rambling

John DiBartolomeo · 08-07-2019, 07:33 AM

" had a conversation years ago with a DOT enforcement officer who had a somewhat hard time understanding that there was anyone spending the kind of money we do on race cars and equipment merely as a hobby."

https://dragracingedge.com/the-blog/why-do-we-race/

Jon Sarrett · 08-07-2019, 08:00 AM

I too race as a form of escape from the rigors of everyday life. I love every minute at the track, even when the SOB is broke and I'm thrashing on it. The friends I have met over the years makes it all worth while. I enjoy seeing them and look forward to it. I can only think of a handful of times when I have been greeted with something other than a smile. That is very refreshing in our world today. We all share the same ups and downs of this sport!

Thanks for the great article John!

jwsamuel · 08-07-2019, 08:12 AM

This reminded me of the cover from Popular Science magazine, December 1963.

X-TECH MAN · 08-07-2019, 08:32 AM

Racing beats the hell out of staying home and watching the worthless lying bias news on the idiot box (TV) !

Steve Polhill · 08-07-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by John DiBartolomeo

" had a conversation years ago with a DOT enforcement officer who had a somewhat hard time understanding that there was anyone spending the kind of money we do on race cars and equipment merely as a hobby."

https://dragracingedge.com/the-blog/why-do-we-race/

I have to explain this all the time when crossing the border. They can't understand that I do something that I know I'm likely to lose money on because it's fun LOL. Even though I'm pretty sure the is the literal definition of a HOBBY. They automatically assume that I make money doing this and need to pay taxes etc.

Steve Polhill · 08-07-2019, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Racing beats the hell out of staying home and watching the worthless lying bias news on the idiot box (TV) !

Thats no way to talk about Fox News! LOL

Carguy49 · 08-07-2019, 11:33 AM

Great article John. For me it was time with friends doing what we loved to do.

I haven't raced myself in a few years, but still enjoy each trip to the strip hanging with my many friends and loving every minute of it.

When I did race it was trying to go as many rounds as possible each time, getting the car to faster, or having as much fun as possible. Sometimes all three at the same time - very cool.

theman440 · 08-07-2019, 02:27 PM

The drag strip is my favorite place on earth, the sounds, smells - it's addicting.

X-TECH MAN · 08-07-2019, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Polhill

Thats no way to talk about Fox News! LOL

Fox news is NOTHING like it used to be before the Murdocks took over.

Mark Yacavone · 08-07-2019, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Fox news is NOTHING like it used to be before the Murdocks took over.

Terry, Let's not take the bait ,and just let hosers be hosers,okay?

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Jon Sarrett Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sullivan, OH Posts: 311 Likes: 827 Liked 140 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Why do we race - this week's rambling I too race as a form of escape from the rigors of everyday life. I love every minute at the track, even when the SOB is broke and I'm thrashing on it. The friends I have met over the years makes it all worth while. I enjoy seeing them and look forward to it. I can only think of a handful of times when I have been greeted with something other than a smile. That is very refreshing in our world today. We all share the same ups and downs of this sport! Thanks for the great article John! __________________ Jon Sarrett Stock 3779

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jwsamuel Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upper Holland, PA Posts: 423 Likes: 27 Liked 216 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Why do we race - this week's rambling This reminded me of the cover from Popular Science magazine, December 1963. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jim Samuel Last edited by jwsamuel; 08-07-2019 at 08:17 AM.

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X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Why do we race - this week's rambling Racing beats the hell out of staying home and watching the worthless lying bias news on the idiot box (TV) !

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Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,977 Likes: 2,466 Liked 2,939 Times in 707 Posts	Re: Why do we race - this week's rambling Great article John. For me it was time with friends doing what we loved to do. I haven't raced myself in a few years, but still enjoy each trip to the strip hanging with my many friends and loving every minute of it. When I did race it was trying to go as many rounds as possible each time, getting the car to faster, or having as much fun as possible. Sometimes all three at the same time - very cool. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 08-07-2019 at 11:37 AM.

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theman440 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fabulous Las Vegas Posts: 114 Likes: 29 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Why do we race - this week's rambling The drag strip is my favorite place on earth, the sounds, smells - it's addicting. __________________ Jeff Dudgeon '66 Coronet #10771 - bracket puke "the Flying Brick"