Originally Posted By Steve1118
So many of the hard core racers of today are very different than the hard core racers of the past, I think. The motivation is totally different.

I got started in this game as a passion, a passion for cool cars and going fast. I still do it because it's a passion. Love it, and live for it.

The modern guys bracket racing see it as a business....the car is a tool to use for your business. There is no passion involved.

It's just totally different.


Agree 100%. That said, 99% of guys lose money going to the track no matter how “ businesslike” they are. That fact hasnt changed.


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