Deconstructing Stock

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Ryan Horensky

The biggest reason more young racers are not involved in stock and super stock is the cost. If you look around any qualifying sheet from a divisional or a national event, you will see quite a few 2nd generations drivers and some 3rd generation drivers at this point. Not many new racers that don't have family members involved in stock/super stock racing. Many of us probobly wouldn't be involved in class racing if it wasn't for family members getting us involved. I certainly would be less likely to be racing today if it wasn't for my father's influence when I was growing up. Alot of my friends that I race with in pro eliminator always comment on how our stockers leave the starting line and how cool alot of the cars are. Most of these racers love watching stock and super stock racing, but always comment that "they can't justify spending big money on a car to race for minimal money." Payout wise, bracket racing gives alot more incentive to someone to become involved. They also in most cases don't have to take any time off of work to go racing either. The time someone needs off work to go class racing is a big issue too.

It took 89 posts for someone to get it right on the money.Thanks Ryan.Give dad my regards.Hope to see him down the line,always a pleasure to speak with the both of you.

Ed