View Poll Results: The reason I race
I only race if i can have a good chance of winning
1
1.43%
If i cant win or podium a race i would rather just do time trial
0
0%
I love the competition at any and all levels
39
55.71%
I dont need to win to have fun
27
38.57%
I need to win, but if i dont, its ok ill find out how to be faster and come back and compete again
19
27.14%
I love the social aspect of racing
29
41.43%
I love going fast around other cars all running at or near their limits
24
34.29%
I love pushing myself and the car to it's limits
35
50.00%
I love the chess-like strategy of racing
27
38.57%
If i cant win, Iwould never want to spend the money and time to race and be mid pack
1
1.43%
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WHY DO YOU RACE? - A Pole and Discussion
10-05-2018, 09:08 AM
#16
1. I've always loved cars and cars are meant to be driven. Every race car is a show car, not every show car is a race car. #DrivenNotDetailed
2. Learning the limits of the car and expanding my limits as a driver on track have improved my driving ability on the road.
3. I don't race to compete, I race to learn and I race against my own times. Autocross and track day time sessions are what I prefer at this point in my life. I have the money to support my passion and hobby, but not to support competitive racing.
4. It's a lot more satisfying and rewarding than golf; depending on your level, it might also be cheaper.
Controlling a car at higher speeds and through technical low speed courses has always come very naturally to me. But I'm humble enough to admit that there will always be faster cars and there will always be faster drivers. I'm not out there to prove anything, I just want to have a good time. I'm perfectly content living my average life and never being in the spotlight or on the podium, as long as I'm always smiling when behind the wheel.
Especially when your wife shares the same passion for racing. But I do love her for that.
2. Learning the limits of the car and expanding my limits as a driver on track have improved my driving ability on the road.
3. I don't race to compete, I race to learn and I race against my own times. Autocross and track day time sessions are what I prefer at this point in my life. I have the money to support my passion and hobby, but not to support competitive racing.
4. It's a lot more satisfying and rewarding than golf; depending on your level, it might also be cheaper.
Controlling a car at higher speeds and through technical low speed courses has always come very naturally to me. But I'm humble enough to admit that there will always be faster cars and there will always be faster drivers. I'm not out there to prove anything, I just want to have a good time. I'm perfectly content living my average life and never being in the spotlight or on the podium, as long as I'm always smiling when behind the wheel.
Especially when your wife shares the same passion for racing. But I do love her for that.
10-05-2018, 04:08 PM
#17
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I need to do stuff on a race weekend to keep my mind occupied. I clean the car, go pee 18 times, read the news, walk around. I get in my own head and super anxious. Occasionally I even say "man do I even like this?", or "ugh I know I'm going to get passed at the start" or "man, these other dudes are too good". Then I get in the car and sit on the grid. Then we go out. Then the green flag waves and the intensity is nuts. And the race finishes and sometimes I even win...and I can't wait to do it again. It's completely addictive.
10-05-2018, 04:12 PM
#18
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Behind the wheel of a race car is the only time the world makes sense to me. Seriously, when the visor goes down, and they yell green green green, my body becomes 100% alive.
I love the camaraderie, the hi-jinks, the training, the research, the technical side, the highs and lows, and everything in between!
I love the camaraderie, the hi-jinks, the training, the research, the technical side, the highs and lows, and everything in between!
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10-05-2018, 04:14 PM
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10-05-2018, 05:07 PM
#21
In the '70s, I was more interested in skiing and cycling, but when my dad asked if I'd like to rebuild an old race car he owned, I said OK. He let me drive the car and it was a lot of fun, so I signed up at Bondurants for a five day race driver course, to learn to drive better. When it was over, I bought a Datsun 510 and entered an SCCA show room stock sedan race, so I could qualify for an SCCA provisional license. At that race I saw several Porsche race cars and met Dennis Aase, who told me about a new series called IMSA. I raced the Datsun three more times then called Peter Gregg and bought his old 911 (I just saw it again under the Brumos tent at Rennsport), brought it up to current '73 IMSA specs and entered the 1973 Daytona Paul Revere 250. My co driver blew the engine and I never did a race lap.
I'll never regret taking that big leap and taking the risk to compete at a high level. I learned a lot and had a great time racing for five seasons. Racing with those '70s era IMSA competitors was really interesting and I had the satisfaction of winning some big races, including that Daytona Paul Revere race ('77). I still like skiing and cycling, but racing is the best.
I'll never regret taking that big leap and taking the risk to compete at a high level. I learned a lot and had a great time racing for five seasons. Racing with those '70s era IMSA competitors was really interesting and I had the satisfaction of winning some big races, including that Daytona Paul Revere race ('77). I still like skiing and cycling, but racing is the best.
10-05-2018, 05:08 PM
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Part of what makes winning so rewarding is that it is so difficult and for many of us, doesn't happen often. I never understood the appeal of bringing a gun to a knife fight. I'd rather fight tooth and nail for a position than walk away with a win.
10-05-2018, 10:39 PM
#23
My reasons for racing have evolved through the years: from pushing myself to be better and enjoying the competition to presently more about being part of the racing community (which is my type of car enthusiasts as opposed to car show community, etc.).
One thing that has remained constant is that I still enjoy the tactical part of racing.
One thing that has remained constant is that I still enjoy the tactical part of racing.
10-06-2018, 12:21 PM
#24
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I race because my kids decided not to go to college.
When they change their minds, it’ll be too late- I am tacitly helping them to stick to their plans.
When they change their minds, it’ll be too late- I am tacitly helping them to stick to their plans.
10-08-2018, 03:01 AM
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I am a car nut. A passion.
That will eventually lead you to motorsports (which is not for everyone)
When i got to motorsports I enjoyed all aspects of it. (Except the cost)
I race to progress myself and my driving. I love being behind the wheel in the heat of the moment. Controlled chaos.
I have caught the competitive bug and now want to go as far as i can until i pleateau.
Putting in the work and seeing results in anything one does is satisfying.
That will eventually lead you to motorsports (which is not for everyone)
When i got to motorsports I enjoyed all aspects of it. (Except the cost)
I race to progress myself and my driving. I love being behind the wheel in the heat of the moment. Controlled chaos.
I have caught the competitive bug and now want to go as far as i can until i pleateau.
Putting in the work and seeing results in anything one does is satisfying.
10-08-2018, 09:34 AM
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Mark, you forgot to link to the thread which started all of this:
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...countdown.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...countdown.html
10-08-2018, 11:45 PM
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Well, since you mention it............. for those of you that race, how would you respond to this self proclaimed, "racing " expert's view of "why we race". Personally, i got a laugh out of this.
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...l#post15330815
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...l#post15330815
So, you are going to a race where you have no chance of winning and you'd be thrilled if you finished in the middle of the pack?
Since I've never gone to a race without a chance of winning that race, I've got to ask the obvious question......Why?
And what is the thrill of being a moving chicane?
Since I've never gone to a race without a chance of winning that race, I've got to ask the obvious question......Why?
And what is the thrill of being a moving chicane?
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Mark, you forgot to link to the thread which started all of this:
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...countdown.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...countdown.html
10-09-2018, 09:44 AM
#29
I would say one of the main reason's most of my clients race is because its escapism.
It takes them away from their stressful job and in the "moment" they're not thinking about anything else, they're 100% focused.
For me personally... I'll have to come back to you.
It takes them away from their stressful job and in the "moment" they're not thinking about anything else, they're 100% focused.
For me personally... I'll have to come back to you.
