how did you get bit by the racing bug?

[bigdaddy4026]

i know I'm not a true stock or super stock racer but i am a true fan and would love to hear some of you guys replies.
well i think that it would have to be my dad! might of been growing up in a gas station with a dad that raced,yes full service (fill up your car wash the windows,check the tires, and oil) for you young people , i remember going to the track mom, dad ,my brother and i in a 55 chevy truck 235ci 3 on the tree, open trailer 1966 chevelle 327 th400, mom and dad slept on air mattres in back the truck, my brother and i slept in a tent we were in heaven. when i turned 16 we got to the track my dad said where are you going i said going sit on the starting line with the starter, he said you are driveing the chevelle today!! i went 12.85 and was hooked.
going to southland drags in houma i only remember 3 distinct cars
1 the candies family funny car
2 a man named Murphy with a bright yellow 41 Willis
3 and one of the many southland flyer hemi cars
and i was hooked!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks Aaron