Div and Nat's,,,why do you race ?

[Bob Verwold]

Well, some will think this is odd but I do go to the Div races to race and spend time with friends that I only see at the track. Being older, I like the time between runs instead of the rat race of time runs then 15 min later going to 1st round. Must be an old people thing. Did the National thing one time and that was enough...
And I do enjoy all the party's at the track after racing is done for the day....

[SSTRACER323]

I agree Bob... I miss seeing all of you guys and gals.....
Playing after the day is done is great, The racing is the most fun.
I watch all the classes when i am at the track.
I doubt i will be building another car anytime soon..... NHRA has wrecked racing as far as i am concerned. It sucks that greed got in the way of racing.
If i do not like the game or movie..... i leave.
When the game changes i will come back. If it changes?

[JMatt]

Not necessarily in order:

1) I like pro-tree racing with side-by-side starts and finishes decided by thousandths.
2) Don't know any other places to run SG in the midwest.
3) I like the quality of people I meet at divisional and national events.

[kenny v]

When I ran my first pro tree I was hooked, then it was the Wally ,Money and the parties met some really nice people doing this and wouldn't change it for anything but now I would have to say I only do two or three div races and some MASGA and NESSA races. Just can't see spending all the money on gas, tolls and fees. The people and the parties are the same at the other races and it keeps a little money in my wallet.

[don R]

That's a good question, one I have been pondering lately. I am retired and love the racing but it is getting to the point where I am wondering if it is worth the things I have to give up in order to stay out there. I have spent more than ever lately and we are running well but how long can I justify the expense?

My street rod has needed paint for years and I stalled on my motorcycle projects due to the car needing the available funds.

We may stay closer to home but I have a couple small sponsors and they like my trips to Joliet and Indy.

[supergas565]

Originally Posted by Bob Verwold

Well, some will think this is odd but I do go to the Div races to race and spend time with friends that I only see at the track. Being older, I like the time between runs instead of the rat race of time runs then 15 min later going to 1st round. Must be an old people thing. Did the National thing one time and that was enough...
And I do enjoy all the party's at the track after racing is done for the day....

Ditto......racing with friends....and yes I am OLD....lol

[ItsyBitsySpider]

Personally I don't like nationals, too much sitting around doing nothing and being treated like filler.
Divisionals were my favorite races.

I'm there for the competition/challenge, stress release- and for the socializing.

The competition isn't about winning for me, but for personal improvement and the challenge of driving a good/great race. (yes, I'd like to earn a Wally to set next to hubby's 4!)

I'm a workaholic, racing lets me be a playaholic. Getting away from my business for a weekend recharges my batteries.

The friends that I've made racing are some of the greatest people in my life. I look forward to seeing them more than anything else.

Unfortunately you won't be seeing Ed or I at many Nat/Div races this coming year unless we win the lotto.
We will be doing more association and bracket racing in 2011. More bang for our buck.