Rambling thoughts on S/SS racing

[Randall Klein]

worst for actual track time vs prep time (incl towing both ways!)

[Bob Shaw]

No other motor sport where you are penalized if you go faster than your competition in your class.

[Jim Hawkins]

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

worst for actual track time vs prep time (incl towing both ways!)

I remember coming home from a long road trip and my neighbor asking how I did. I told him how I lost a real close race. After explaining to him how it played out he asked me how long that race lasted. I told him about 10 seconds, the perplexed look on his face was priceless!

[Dave Siltman]

No other (motor)sport where you are disqualified for doing better than you thought you would.

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

worst for actual track time vs prep time (incl towing both ways!)

That’s the thing about running a car on a road racing track. Local car clubs normally associated with SCCA hosts weekend events at places like Road Atlanta (unlike NHRA, the track does very well in the Atlanta area given proper promotion and focus on giving participants great bang for the buck). Have attended many of those including COTA in Austin, Road Atlanta, Seattle Raceway, etc. By the end of the weekend you’re absolutely exhausted from adrenaline rushes, extended periods of high concentration and in many cases you drove your ‘race’ car to the track. Suspect this is why Sonoma has virtually abandoned drag racing, they simply pull more participants and spectators hosting full track events. With all that I still prefer drag racing, just pointing out proper promotion (i.e. Norwalk) can make our racing greater for everyone and that if NHRA doesn’t turn the ship there are other automotive ventures that offer great seat time for relatively modest expense.