Why do we race - this week's rambling

CMcAllister · 08-07-2019, 08:17 PM

I've found that most people who aren't involve in some avocation doing something that they are passionate about, even if it costs a pile of money, usually don't do much more than work and hang out. And they don't really care about doing much more than that. Maybe go to the beach, the bar, a ballgame or concert.

And they are usually fairly uninteresting.

jwsamuel · 08-08-2019, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CMcAllister

I've found that most people who aren't involve in some avocation doing something that they are passionate about, even if it costs a pile of money, usually don't do much more than work and hang out.

I don't race, I don't have a race car. I just cover drag racing for DRC. But there are many other interests in which people spend a lot of money for their avocation.

Consider amateur photographers who think nothing of spending $5,000 to $6,000 for a camera body and a single lens when equipment that costs 10% of that would do the job for them just fine.

Or the amateur guitarist who can barely play yet has a room with 10-30 guitars, each costing between $2,000 and $5,000.

If you can afford it without losing your family's home or making them skip meals, go for it. It's your money.

Jim

Michael Compton · 08-08-2019, 08:55 AM

Having grown up around drag racing over the 42 years of my life, I do it for the competition, friendships and being with my dad. I am very fortunate that my dad is still around and enjoys the races as much as I do. Following in my footsteps is my son who eats and breathes drag racing. At 13 years of age, he follows it more than I do.

I have made some incredible friends over the years and seeing them at the races makes it worth the time. Plus, working on the car and making it faster are the things I need to get away from the craziness of work.

What else would I spend my money on? That is the way I look at it.

08-07-2019, 08:17 PM	#1
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 615 Likes: 17 Liked 920 Times in 259 Posts	Re: Why do we race - this week's rambling I've found that most people who aren't involve in some avocation doing something that they are passionate about, even if it costs a pile of money, usually don't do much more than work and hang out. And they don't really care about doing much more than that. Maybe go to the beach, the bar, a ballgame or concert. And they are usually fairly uninteresting.

08-08-2019, 08:55 AM	#3
Michael Compton Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Neosho, MO Posts: 215 Likes: 0 Liked 59 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Why do we race - this week's rambling Having grown up around drag racing over the 42 years of my life, I do it for the competition, friendships and being with my dad. I am very fortunate that my dad is still around and enjoys the races as much as I do. Following in my footsteps is my son who eats and breathes drag racing. At 13 years of age, he follows it more than I do. I have made some incredible friends over the years and seeing them at the races makes it worth the time. Plus, working on the car and making it faster are the things I need to get away from the craziness of work. What else would I spend my money on? That is the way I look at it.