It is very difficult to just walk away - Page 3

Tom keedle · 02-01-2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

I'm sitting out 2011,due to lack of funds.Despite my less than optimistic view of what the
NHRA is doing i still would be out this year.I sat out 2004 for the same reason.Found out it wasn't the end of the world.Came back in 2005 with a brighter outlook.
I do have a project car to occupy my time this year though

holdin' out on me?

what's the plan with it?

bigshow2966 · 02-01-2011, 08:54 PM

Sometimes you just have to step back and take a break. Selling off the cars and parts should only be done in cases of upgrading or estate sales.

I always said that the difference between dope and drag racing is you can really quit dope if you want.

Joe DeMarzo · 02-01-2011, 09:08 PM

Chuch don't do it... I sold my trusty green camaro after 18 years (6 years ago) because I was going to get out of racing. We bought a family beach house a block from the water in Long Island, went fishing, boating and was bored to tears. Missed my buds and got sick from work & stress due to no outlet. You can only sleep so much on the boat and the fishing is cool but over rated compared to drag racing.

I went to a race at Atco to see some freinds and decided that is where I belonged. I went through 2 race cars until I finally found my niche again and sure wish I had my trusty ole camaro again. I made an attitude adjustment and just happy to race anywhere these days IHRA, NHRA, ASRA, ECSSSA, Super Chevy, etc.

I hope Gary Richards is enjoying my car, it sure is faster now.

Take some time off.....you can always sell it in the future. I think time will confirm your decision either way. Plus I want one more shot at you heads up since I am 0 for 2, LOL.

The Hawk · 02-01-2011, 09:14 PM

For me,stepping away from class racing at the moment isn`t too terribly difficult. Indexes dropping,altitude factor changes,way too far to travel for races,high gas prices,very few local combo events,etc,etc. I love running Stock and always will,but the cost to really persue Championships just isn`t worth it like it was back when I first got in Stock in `92. I`m sure I`ll be back.

GTX JOHN · 02-01-2011, 10:24 PM

No matter what the Lord brings in the future, We are Stock Eliminator racers to the day we die as was my brother and Dad! This IS our primary Hobby and Recreation~ If we have to go to the track and run against just each other every week......... .We will: As long as there is a drag strip to go to or a straight stretch of blacktop outside town.
When it is time for me to go home to the Lord ...the kids will probably bury me in my Dart.....of course they said the were going to remove the engine/trans FIRST!

Irving Family Racing

Ed Fernandez · 02-01-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom keedle

holdin' out on me?

what's the plan with it?

Leaning towards an H/MP street driven tribute car.

KingReptile · 02-01-2011, 11:09 PM

Never give up ,Step away I did after putting my car up for sale.I would have sold my car spare motor and trailer for 20k.After a 3 yr break I took it out for 4 laps at Zmax,had a blast.You couldnt give me a 100k for it today.If your not having fun anymore put a Jerico in it,it will be like having sex for the first time.

Tom Hemmingson
4612 K/S
66 Chevelle Malibu

Lew Silverman · 02-01-2011, 11:14 PM

Ed,

LOVE the wagon!! Sorry you've decided not to race this year. Hopefully things will improve for you and you'll be able to compete sometime really soon! I really looked forward to seeing you at Atco.

Be safe out there!

Lew

Ed Fernandez · 02-02-2011, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew Silverman

Ed,

LOVE the wagon!! Sorry you've decided not to race this year. Hopefully things will improve for you and you'll be able to compete sometime really soon! I really looked forward to seeing you at Atco.

Be safe out there!

Lew

In the immortal words of Ahrnold:"I'll be back".

MattConte · 02-02-2011, 01:37 AM

All I know is I wish I had a race car. Never have and always wanted to. Just never worked out for me. It almost happened a few times. Close but no cigar. So be happy with what you have had. keep what you got and at least you get to do what you love. even if it might be one or two times a year. I'd take that in a heart beat and I would be just THRILLED to be in an NHRA race. I would love it, Warts and all.
All I ever wanted was to have a Super Stocker sitting in my garage.
Just another point of view to help you think about it.

02-01-2011, 08:54 PM	#22
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 617 Likes: 393 Liked 82 Times in 35 Posts	Re: It is very difficult to just walk away Sometimes you just have to step back and take a break. Selling off the cars and parts should only be done in cases of upgrading or estate sales. I always said that the difference between dope and drag racing is you can really quit dope if you want. Last edited by bigshow2966; 02-01-2011 at 09:21 PM.

02-01-2011, 09:08 PM	#23
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 114 Times in 9 Posts	Re: It is very difficult to just walk away Chuch don't do it... I sold my trusty green camaro after 18 years (6 years ago) because I was going to get out of racing. We bought a family beach house a block from the water in Long Island, went fishing, boating and was bored to tears. Missed my buds and got sick from work & stress due to no outlet. You can only sleep so much on the boat and the fishing is cool but over rated compared to drag racing. I went to a race at Atco to see some freinds and decided that is where I belonged. I went through 2 race cars until I finally found my niche again and sure wish I had my trusty ole camaro again. I made an attitude adjustment and just happy to race anywhere these days IHRA, NHRA, ASRA, ECSSSA, Super Chevy, etc. I hope Gary Richards is enjoying my car, it sure is faster now. Take some time off.....you can always sell it in the future. I think time will confirm your decision either way. Plus I want one more shot at you heads up since I am 0 for 2, LOL. __________________ Joe DeMarzo 1317 STK Last edited by Joe DeMarzo; 02-01-2011 at 09:11 PM. Reason: spelling

02-01-2011, 09:14 PM	#24
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,187 Likes: 0 Liked 240 Times in 104 Posts	Re: It is very difficult to just walk away For me,stepping away from class racing at the moment isn`t too terribly difficult. Indexes dropping,altitude factor changes,way too far to travel for races,high gas prices,very few local combo events,etc,etc. I love running Stock and always will,but the cost to really persue Championships just isn`t worth it like it was back when I first got in Stock in `92. I`m sure I`ll be back. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It Last edited by The Hawk; 02-01-2011 at 10:56 PM.

02-01-2011, 10:24 PM	#25
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,537 Likes: 2,238 Liked 1,875 Times in 577 Posts	Re: It is very difficult to just walk away No matter what the Lord brings in the future, We are Stock Eliminator racers to the day we die as was my brother and Dad! This IS our primary Hobby and Recreation~ If we have to go to the track and run against just each other every week......... .We will: As long as there is a drag strip to go to or a straight stretch of blacktop outside town. When it is time for me to go home to the Lord ...the kids will probably bury me in my Dart.....of course they said the were going to remove the engine/trans FIRST! Irving Family Racing Last edited by GTX JOHN; 02-01-2011 at 10:30 PM.

02-01-2011, 11:09 PM	#27
KingReptile Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 257 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: It is very difficult to just walk away Never give up ,Step away I did after putting my car up for sale.I would have sold my car spare motor and trailer for 20k.After a 3 yr break I took it out for 4 laps at Zmax,had a blast.You couldnt give me a 100k for it today.If your not having fun anymore put a Jerico in it,it will be like having sex for the first time. Tom Hemmingson 4612 K/S 66 Chevelle Malibu

02-01-2011, 11:14 PM	#28
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: It is very difficult to just walk away Ed, LOVE the wagon!! Sorry you've decided not to race this year. Hopefully things will improve for you and you'll be able to compete sometime really soon! I really looked forward to seeing you at Atco. Be safe out there! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

02-02-2011, 01:37 AM	#30
MattConte Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, Az. Posts: 71 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: It is very difficult to just walk away All I know is I wish I had a race car. Never have and always wanted to. Just never worked out for me. It almost happened a few times. Close but no cigar. So be happy with what you have had. keep what you got and at least you get to do what you love. even if it might be one or two times a year. I'd take that in a heart beat and I would be just THRILLED to be in an NHRA race. I would love it, Warts and all. All I ever wanted was to have a Super Stocker sitting in my garage. Just another point of view to help you think about it.