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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Freeland MI
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What I enjoy most about Class Racer are the new friends I've made, and the old friends I've got back in touch with. I'm one of those who raced in Stock in my younger days, then got away from it. My career path went in a different direction - now that I'm semi-retired I've come back to one of my early passions. When I first discovered Class Racer I used a 'handle', like they do on a lot of web boards. I quickly realized that I didn't get any respect hiding behind a screen name.
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Greater Boston
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I can keep up with friends, make new ones, keep up on rules changes, do some bench racing, and talk about the 'good ol days'. What could be better?
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Fife, Washington
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Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 12-14-2013 at 12:33 PM. Reason: more to say |
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Livermore,Ca
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I enjoy class racer because it lets me keep up with what is happening in all divisions. All the Live from posts are great as it lets us see cars and or folks we would not regularly have the opportunity too. Also afraid to say the banter between some individuals is pretty entertaining and the thoughts of the other racers is always interesting. The tech section is also fun to read and there is a ton of knowledge on this site.
Scott Loge 7356 Stk and SS. Last edited by Scott Loge; 12-14-2013 at 08:50 PM. Reason: Didnt Read All The Way More To Come |
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Livermore,Ca
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I enjoy class racing for the following:
The Great People Lining up to run class at Vegas Sportsnationals with the other KA cars and realizing how lucky I was to just be there, Watching that guy from up north in the Blue Wagon treat the finish line like its a picasso, THe Great People Wondering how or why my car was'nt as fast or as attractive as others and getting the opportunity to spend some time in a shop in Modesto and watch someone work and work and work to squeeze every ounce out of his ride. Then come home and do it again and again.... Goin to a combo race in a small town and parking next to a legend in our sport and having same legend spend an hour just chatting and talking racing while your 6 year old climbs on anything or everything he can. (said kid is now 19). by the way that Camaro's gotta be on that expensive list thing... The Great People Meeting all the great people all over this great country and being fortunate enough to be able to travel to do it. Most of all its the time I get to spend with my Mother and Father and my 2 Brothers. Not proud to admit we are CLASS RACING junkies but theres worse things to be addicted to. Scott Loge 7356 Stk and SS |
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Hanover, MA
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For me it's a combination that makes Class racing the best. On one side there is the challenge of improving your chosen combo and the hard work it takes to rise up the Q sheets. On the other side is the people you meet and become friends with from participating in both NHRA/IHRA and Stock/Super Stock combo events. On the competition side there is nothing like heads up racing, two racers battling to see which one has the baddest hot rod on that day in your class.
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Join Date: May 2010
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I am as green as it gets when it comes to Class Racing I have posted some very green questions and everyone wants to help what a great bunch of people. I was in one class race there was only 2 cars so i got a Final sticker.I lost but it was cool just being in a final. I have been trying to qualify for about 2 years . I think 2014 may be our year. Thank You again to all the fine people on Class Racer I will see you at the races.
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The racers,the challenge,the fun,the aggravation and the thrill of victory are all aspects that have kept me involved. I`ve stepped away before but always seem to keep coming back.
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Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It |
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked
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Being at the race track since 1964, the reason I love class racing so much is back in the 60's & 70's watching everybody plus my parents working their butts off during the week at normal jobs then going to the tracks, even local events working hard to get that hundredth just to be the fast person of the week. At National events back then and remember for the longest time there was just a few, if you won class it was like winning the event. they only took the class winners into the eliminator. And while we was class racing you meet and stay friends with hundreds of people and remain friends to this day. After I quit racing in 1995 I went out on a limb and thanks to Capt Jack seeing what I was doing stats wise (and I was messing around doing for my own enjoyment) the stats gig has taken off. The most filling thing about this whole deal is dealing with class racers and their families. What a wonderful group of racers from coast to coast. I just want to thank every racer I've ever met for making me feel like I was a big part of class racing even after I quit racing. Happy Holidays everybody!
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Modesto, CA
Posts: 639
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I enjoy class racing for a multitude of reasons...seeing the mechanical talents of many, the innovative spirit, the close racing . I think class racing embodies all that is good in the human spirit, we are fierce competitors for 1/4 of a mile, and helping and supportive friends the rest of the time.
The biggest reason I enjoy class racing is being able to be with my friends and family. I'm a 2nd generation drag racer, grew up at race tracks following my Dad. I've been fortunate enough to watch my son grow up to be a racer, too. I have no doubt my family will have a 4th generation drag racer at some point. The times we spent together, at the race track and in the shop, strengthened our family ties. The experiences we have shared are priceless.
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