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Hobby Racers how often do you race? #571828
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How often do you guys that just race for fun race during the season ? Do you go every week ,once a month ,less? Im just trying to get an idea of what everyone else is able to do.I myself didnt go but about once every few months last year.I work alot and my free time doesnt go as far as i'd like ,plus the "local" track is an hour away.Im gunna try and go more this season...


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Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: The Shocker] #571829
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i'm out racing at least 3x's a month sometimes every weekend,racing with 2 nss associations.

Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? #571830
01/03/10 10:25 PM
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At least 2-3 x a month,,,,more when we hit some of the bigger events,,,eg Norwalk, Nats,,etc,would be cool to have a local NSS club,,,i would make that every week....

Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? #571831
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before my local track closed id go every single friday night....
and do brakets in between a NMCA event.

but now i only run the car at sgmp mopars memorial day..
chryslers at carlise/

and bowling green ky..

hoping for more disposable income this yr..
cheapst.


365" Iron J heads,,3480lbs best 1.39 60ft on SS springs.10.54,124 mph ...6.67 1/8th et.average 60fts 1.46 w/ small cam &.063 no2 pill tagged & insured
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Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: cheapstreetdustr] #571832
01/03/10 10:42 PM
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Used to be 5+ times a month
Worked at the track for a while, almost no racing.
Then about three times a year.
Back up to once a month now.
Hopefully more often next year.


Ron H.
"Just when you think you have all of the answers...I change the questions!" "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: cheapstreetdustr] #571833
01/03/10 10:46 PM
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My 63 is a street/strip type car that when I do race I usually drive to the track 45 miles away. I raced it 5 times this year which is the most I have raced in years. I usually only go about once every 2 or 3 months. But I may have a better budget this year being single. I also did not build it to race every weekend as it still has alot of stock parts in the eng and drivetrain. I drive it alot more then I race it. Ron

Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: The Shocker] #571834
01/03/10 11:51 PM
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I didnt race at all this past season due to building
a new shop but the years prior I would get out 2
weekends and maybe a single Saturday per month...
thats about what I plan for next season.... I prefer
the races that are at least 2 days

Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #571835
01/04/10 12:11 AM
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I used to race alot and sometimes win some green backs. The last few years I only get out 4 or 5 times a year. My son's sports come first so that's what we concentrate on, they're only kids for awhile. 'If' I was smart I'd trade this car for a mild streeter with a back seat and no cage but I just can't seem to enjoy anything that's mild. Lol


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Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: ProSport] #571836
01/04/10 12:44 AM
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I go out every chance I get. Every weeeknd full program at the local track plus each race of the Chrysler Classics.

Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: WILD BILL] #571837
01/04/10 01:09 AM
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04-06 I raced every weekend, 07 2 times a weekend, 08-09 a total of 9 times hopefully more this year...Need to get my confidence back


Andrew Brough D372 1969 Dodge Dart GTS 1.43 60'best 6.82 1/8 98mph "the light came on and I ran out of talent"
Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: StripeHOG] #571838
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1-2 times a week. Gotta race as much as you can while you can. Season is short up here in Washington.


-Dustin
67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi
68 Barracuda 340 F/SA
Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: Triple Threat] #571839
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2 weekend days and 2 weekdays per month from May to October..... Weather permitting.


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Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: MoparforLife] #571841
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3-4 two day meets is all I`m looking for . Our season`s short 4-5 month`s and with my Kid`s , the house , the cottage , the job . It`s about all I can do ........and stay married and employed!
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Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: ProSport] #571842
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Quote:

I used to race alot and sometimes win some green backs. The last few years I only get out 4 or 5 times a year. My son's sports come first so that's what we concentrate on, they're only kids for awhile. 'If' I was smart I'd trade this car for a mild streeter with a back seat and no cage but I just can't seem to enjoy anything that's mild. Lol




That's my story too except for the "roll cage and kids" comment which is the exact reason I still run in the high 11's. I'd love to build a new stroker and run 10's in street trim, but I won't consider that until the kids are grown. My Valiant gets the most use each summer running back and forth to baseball practice. Luckily my boys like Dad's hotrod as a baseball shuttle.

Before the kids, the wife and I raced 2 or 3 times a week all summer long. With Little League ending in late June and football starting in September, my real racing season consists of July & August with the highlight the Mopar Nats. Otherwise it's a test & tune every once in a while.

Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: Valiant_Showoff] #571843
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Only about 2 times a month...it really depends on the $$$ available and time.


67 Barracuda street car, 408, e85, 1.38 60', 6.44 @105.9 in the 1/8 mile, 10.19 @130.5 in the 1/4...so far....
Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: The Shocker] #571844
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I am hoping to get out once a mouth this season. I'd love to go more but w/ 2 small kids it's tough to get out of the house.


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Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: FlyFish] #571845
01/04/10 09:48 AM
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Pretty much every Saturday from April to September( Points Days) then some Sundays for Test & Ruins , Nostaglia Races, Truck races etc. My track has Wednesday Night BBQs/ Time trials in the summer I go to some of them also.


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92 D150 original owner
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Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: The Shocker] #571846
01/04/10 09:56 AM
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A couple years ago I was bracket racing every Friday night. Last year I only got out a few times. I'm hoping to get out a lot more again this year, my reaction times are starting to slip.

Re: Hobby Racers how often do you race? [Re: dustergirl340] #571847
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I try for once a month, but being laid off I only got 3 or 4 times. I hope to find more work and get out a little more this year. Heck the motor only has bout 25 passes on it.

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