Honestly

Dave Noll · 08-11-2023, 06:20 PM

YES

Chevy55 · 08-11-2023, 06:52 PM

Would we do it in today's world is not even a logical comparison, the knowledge and money required today is far beyond the reach of a kid in his 20's entering the workforce and attempting to compete. What I've seen is kids are lucky to get even one friend involved to work with them, it's parents or it just doesn't seem to happen.

Larry Hill · 08-11-2023, 07:29 PM

I would still fly toy airplanes and learn how to compete. Then learn how to race.

Spyphish · 08-11-2023, 08:08 PM

Thanks to SS/AH, I am now a millionaire. BUT I started with 3. Lemons 24 baby. Good luck at Indy. Phish

Jeff Stout · 08-11-2023, 08:17 PM

20 year old today would be into drifting from his high school days. 40mph roll racing as they like most mph. Drag racing a stock eliminator is far from there interest unless its in the family or a neighbor.

John Winslow Jr · 08-11-2023, 10:16 PM

My three boys are 31, 25 and 24. All Live for stock and super stock, hope to have them all driving in the next few years,

FLEMING · 08-15-2023, 09:32 AM

Im 46, been bracket racing since I was 16... I have over the years been preparing my car to run stock "someday" I had planned on the combo at BG being my first class race this weekend but my motor dropped a valve on startup last weekend about as crappy of luck as you can have.. I was pretty defeated.. but better to have happened in garage then at the mph cone at bg .... so looks like it will be delayed till next year.. First thing I have been this excited about in many years.. doing a different kind of racing... I have all winter to fix everything that got torn up.. bummed but still excited lol

KRatcliff · 08-11-2023, 10:17 PM

Without question I would. I have developed some of the best friends and relationships due to racing. It would be difficult to quantify a value to that, but it is way up there for me.

I am not an active racer and my limited success on the track reflects that, but I cannot count the number of people I am thrilled to see on and off track due to racing.

Thank you NHRA for drawing together so many high quality people even though they find a way to consistently irritate them across the board. And thank goodness this group of people continue to come together inspite of the NHRA's decisions.

08-11-2023, 06:20 PM	#1
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Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,491 Likes: 66 Liked 708 Times in 285 Posts	Re: Honestly 20 year old today would be into drifting from his high school days. 40mph roll racing as they like most mph. Drag racing a stock eliminator is far from there interest unless its in the family or a neighbor.

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John Winslow Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Prunedale Ca Posts: 198 Likes: 562 Liked 415 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Honestly My three boys are 31, 25 and 24. All Live for stock and super stock, hope to have them all driving in the next few years,

08-15-2023, 09:32 AM	#7
FLEMING Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 264 Likes: 51 Liked 55 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Honestly Im 46, been bracket racing since I was 16... I have over the years been preparing my car to run stock "someday" I had planned on the combo at BG being my first class race this weekend but my motor dropped a valve on startup last weekend about as crappy of luck as you can have.. I was pretty defeated.. but better to have happened in garage then at the mph cone at bg .... so looks like it will be delayed till next year.. First thing I have been this excited about in many years.. doing a different kind of racing... I have all winter to fix everything that got torn up.. bummed but still excited lol

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KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 769 Likes: 75 Liked 534 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Honestly Without question I would. I have developed some of the best friends and relationships due to racing. It would be difficult to quantify a value to that, but it is way up there for me. I am not an active racer and my limited success on the track reflects that, but I cannot count the number of people I am thrilled to see on and off track due to racing. Thank you NHRA for drawing together so many high quality people even though they find a way to consistently irritate them across the board. And thank goodness this group of people continue to come together inspite of the NHRA's decisions.