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Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? #1130724 12/09/11 08:42 PM 12/09/11 08:42 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,436 SO CAL B BB70DUSTER OP master
BB70DUSTER OP master B Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,436 SO CAL	Maybe Im having a mid life crisis (at 35) but I just cant find the motivation to work on my car or race it... seems like everything has got so damn expensive, NHRA rules get tighter and tighter... Keep thinking maybe I need a new or different car to re-spark my interest... Anyone else been thru this? 6959170-299002_2394355227255_1502161737_32599602_590565183_n.jpg (91 downloads)

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: BB70DUSTER] #1130725 12/09/11 09:35 PM 12/09/11 09:35 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 527 alaska,usa 9 9secondsatellite mopar
9secondsatellite mopar 9 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 527 alaska,usa	yep. been there and done that. it seems like all you do is work and have very little time to do anything else. then when you do get to race, it's a lot of work, expensive and if you are in an area that has a lot of cars, you don't get very many runs down the track or you have a tech guy that's harsh and reads the rules a bit differently. it wears on you. what i did discover was that once you sold your car and don't have another, you remember why you got into this sport to begin with. you might want to do something different to your car to make it more exciting.i am trying to make the car run the same numbers but with a drag radial using the same suspension. Last edited by 9secondsatellite; 12/09/11 09:39 PM.

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: 9secondsatellite] #1130726 12/09/11 09:48 PM 12/09/11 09:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,928 NC 440Jim I Live Here
440Jim I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,928 NC	I don't get "bored", but I have been "burned out" spending so much time with prep, driving to/from, long days/nights at the track etc. I still love it. And sometimes just a couple weeks without working on the car or being at the track for 12 hrs for 4 runs... and then I miss it and want to race some more. 1993 Daytona, 5.50 at 130mph (1/8) 1.19 sixty ft (PG). Link to 572 B1 - Part 1

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: BB70DUSTER] #1130727 12/09/11 09:59 PM 12/09/11 09:59 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,684 W. Kentucky justinp61 I Live Here
justinp61 I Live Here Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,684 W. Kentucky	I'm not sure where I'm at with my car, all it needs is the paint, everything else is done. My car is a street/strip ride, I didn't race a time this year, but I did drive it a bunch. So I don't know what I'll do with it, keep it and drive it or sell and start something else, maybe not a car, I like tractors too.

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: justinp61] #1130728 12/09/11 11:43 PM 12/09/11 11:43 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,551 baldwinsville new york A a493demon pro stock
a493demon pro stock A Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,551 baldwinsville new york	that is why it took me around 15 years to get my car where it is now.plus money but i got it running and go to the track when i can($).i do get bored waiting at the track buttry to find stuff to do .i am kind of a e.t chaser so i don't much care about going round's but we don't have many tnt's because of the town. brad

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: a493demon] #1130729 12/09/11 11:52 PM 12/09/11 11:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	I guess sine I don't get to race it as much as I'd like I have no thoughts about putting it away. Have some kids that will change your outlook. [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG] Coming soon!!!!

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: a493demon] #1130730 12/09/11 11:54 PM 12/09/11 11:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	In a word ....No ! But I am a gearhead from top to bottom. I dont have alot of money and I love driving my car so thats why mine is a street/strip car that is 99% street. I love driving it and cant get enough. But at 55 years old and with a bad back and knees I have to make myself work on it when it needs it as it really hurts to bend over when I have to work on it. But I would rather drive and race it anyway. I hope you work it out as thats one problem I will never have. Good luck , Ron

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: a493demon] #1130731 12/10/11 12:03 AM 12/10/11 12:03 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,285 okla. sam64 pro stock
sam64 pro stock Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,285 okla.	well i had a 10.80 65 coronet and was racing against mostly 12 sec cars and was having my share of red lights with them leaving first.so i put together my 12.00 belvedere,then the well i change this,lighten this,adjust that,i was going rounds with it at 12.00 but the need for more speed led to those changes,now it runs 11.teens.won 2 races in 6 times out this year,you would think i would leave well enough alone.but i'm putting a low deck 512 in the 65 shooting for 10.00.as my wife says[you just can't leave them alone can you]. 6959521-206.jpg (61 downloads)

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: BB70DUSTER] #1130732 12/10/11 12:15 AM 12/10/11 12:15 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,213 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,213 Bend,OR USA	Quote: Maybe Im having a mid life crisis (at 35) but I just cant find the motivation to work on my car or race it... seems like everything has got so damn expensive, NHRA rules get tighter and tighter... Keep thinking maybe I need a new or different car to re-spark my interest... Anyone else been thru this? I gott burned out in 1988,I quit racing, sold one of the race cars(I had two at that time) and went to learn to fly. It took me two years to get my private pilot license due to training after work in the spring, summer and fall. I quickly learned that normal flying wasn't much fun and it is a lot of work Aerobatic flying is a real kick in the pants and I really enjoy doing that I also learned that drag racing gets in your blood, at least in mine , so I ended up driving a car for a friend (that I built a lot of mtors for his restoration business) for a while and ended up making my current street and strip car several years later. I have four other project cars that I want to do from the ground up just like I did the Duster, time and money allowing I know several other dedicated, die hard racers that have switch interest to other things after getting there fill of drag racing No big deal, don't pay money and waste time doing something you don't really want to do IHTHs Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: Cab_Burge] #1130733 12/10/11 12:52 AM 12/10/11 12:52 AM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 463 Rescue CA. joes68340s mopar
joes68340s mopar Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 463 Rescue CA.	Interesting comments. I have built and sold a lot of cars that I wish I had back, nothing exotic just fun. Now at Fifty, 23 years in the airline industry as a mechanic. I have so much nerve damage in my back that standing, walking and even sitting is extremly painful. I have to force myself to work a little at a time and get out to the track. Its now the little things in life. get out and do it what ever it is that you like and can afford.

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: BB70DUSTER] #1130734 12/10/11 12:53 AM 12/10/11 12:53 AM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,408 Ambridge, Pa. R rickraw top fuel
rickraw top fuel R Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,408 Ambridge, Pa.	i went through the same thing. went from cars to harley's then back to cars. too many aholes on the road for a bike. ur ride looks good. keep it. if u dump it you'll kick urself someday. let it sit for a while. when u get the itch for a cruise, u will say, hey, he was rite. stay safe, seeya.

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: BB70DUSTER] #1130735 12/10/11 01:05 AM 12/10/11 01:05 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,256 Salisbury North Carolina 8secDart pro stock
8secDart pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,256 Salisbury North Carolina	Quote: Maybe Im having a mid life crisis (at 35) but I just cant find the motivation to work on my car or race it... seems like everything has got so damn expensive, NHRA rules get tighter and tighter... Keep thinking maybe I need a new or different car to re-spark my interest... Anyone else been thru this? Glad to hear I'am not the only one that feels this way.After 15 years of racing my a$$ off the kids get my time now.People laugh when I tell them I love working on vintage bicycles now.My 80s bmx collection is up to about 50 bikes now,LOL I still do some race stuff for other people but really hard to get mine out to the track!I think in time the fire will come back but may be way out classed when it does.

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: BB70DUSTER] #1130736 12/10/11 01:16 AM 12/10/11 01:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,918 Akron, Ohio ProSport I Live Here
ProSport I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,918 Akron, Ohio	I raced Mopars for over 20 years, I just turned 39 yesterday and I started losing interest a couple years ago. My energy level has gone down, my son plays travel sports and I work alot of hours. I'm gonna miss racing with my awesome race buddies and Moparts friends but I've moved on, I traded for a car that I can drive the family around in all day and it feels like a 10 second car. I may get back into it someday but for now I am extremely happy and content. 1970 Challenger, all aluminum 528 Hemi, HDK suspension, Tremec 5 speed manual

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: BB70DUSTER] #1130737 12/10/11 01:20 AM 12/10/11 01:20 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,010 Frostbitefalls MN (Rocky&Bullw... gregsdart I Live Here
gregsdart I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,010 Frostbitefalls MN (Rocky&Bullw...	I almost sold mine, but realized it was a case of depression. Glad I caught that and didn't make a mistake. So if you are losing interest or not finding enough interest to work on the car, check that out. 8..603 156 mph best, 2905 lbs 549, indy 572-13, alky

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: gregsdart] #1130738 12/10/11 01:33 AM 12/10/11 01:33 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,256 Salisbury North Carolina 8secDart pro stock
8secDart pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,256 Salisbury North Carolina	LOL,I know mine is depression!! Depressed that it takes about $500 to go make a few test hits.Fuel,plugs,fill bottles,and the list goes on!

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: 8secDart] #1130739 12/10/11 01:57 AM 12/10/11 01:57 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Quote: LOL,I know mine is depression!! Depressed that it takes about $500 to go make a few test hits.Fuel,plugs,fill bottles,and the list goes on! Thats why I love having my 63 as a pump gas street car driver. $20 bucks and I can throw some gas in it and go cruisin on a weekend night. I will spend close to $100 to go racing as by the time I gas the 63 up to drive the 90 miles to and from the track and then pay the $35 for a T & T or $50 to $60 to run a Nostalgic show and grab a bite to eat I will drop a good $100 bucks. Thats why I only race a few times a year right now in my current money state. But I love it. Ron Last edited by 383man; 12/10/11 01:59 AM.

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: 8secDart] #1130740 12/10/11 02:00 AM 12/10/11 02:00 AM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,927 S.E. South Dakota ! bigdad Still Posting A Lot
bigdad Still Posting A Lot Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,927 S.E. South Dakota !	Nope 6959704-64atvalley.jpg (73 downloads)

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: bigdad] #1130741 12/10/11 02:14 AM 12/10/11 02:14 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,667 Arizona C Chris'sBarracuda master
Chris'sBarracuda master C Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,667 Arizona	I would actually have to race mine to get bored.. Chris..

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1130742 12/10/11 03:19 AM 12/10/11 03:19 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,436 SO CAL B BB70DUSTER OP master
BB70DUSTER OP master B Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,436 SO CAL	Quote: I guess sine I don't get to race it as much as I'd like I have no thoughts about putting it away. Have some kids that will change your outlook. I have 4 already... lol

Re: Anyone else ever get bored with racing or their Mopar?? [Re: BB70DUSTER] #1130743 12/10/11 04:02 AM 12/10/11 04:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,624 Orange County, Ca. B1CUDA top fuel
B1CUDA top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,624 Orange County, Ca.	I just recently sold my car, due to a lack of time, as my family (wife and two young boys), as well as a very busy business, have cut into the time that it really takes to test, and figure out the type of car that I had. If I was selfish, the car would still be in my garage, but, you just can't buy time. One day soon, I would like to build a twin turbo hemi 10.5 car, but, it will be on my terms, when my boys can enjoy it with me. Until that time, the back seat of my W2 powered 69 Dart, will have some booster seats, and my boys will get their first taste of what a cool Mopar is all about.

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