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While I may be the one of the youngest members here on class racer as well as being part of the very small percentage of "kids" that are interested in drag racing let alone stock eliminator, it is nice to be able to read the years of experience and knowledge everyone on this forum has to offer. For what it's worth, what really dragged me deeper into the whole class racing thing was being Billy Nees' personal tuner and part time driver for the "Not For Nothin'" project, and the car I drove all last season came out of the back catalog of his collection. There is however something to be said for learning things for yourself. I am currently in the process of building my first "stocker" engine and am trying things in this build that Billy told me would never work, but to me it's worth the effort to try certain things anyway. In the end, I am going to learn something whether something works or doesn't work, and that is what is most important to me. (sorry for the long post)
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“There’s no way my car would be near as good as it is without the help from people that have been doing this long before me and i know I still have a lot to learn.”
Well stated. My favorite thing is when speaking with another racer or builder and the “Light” turns on. After the conversation, I ask myself why did it take so long to get pointed in the right direction. “And so it goes “ |
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I truely believe in sharing to help keep this sport alive. When I first started in stock by no means was I a rookie in racing but was to the class. I by know means now am an expert at anything. One thing that I have learned about learning more about racing is listen, you will soon find out alot, and when to ask questions. A lot of it is timing, being in the right place and asking questions at the right time. I am surprised at some of the things that I have picked up in a conversation that know body else picked up in the groups that were talking. I share in groupd like this some times just to see who is paying attention and come ask me question afterwords. I know quite a few people that are not open to sharing knowledge that is ok, you will learn who these are sometime it takes years with some people. I have learn a lot from so many people over the years. One thing I learned very early was there is no way I could out send them but I could out work them. Excect Stevie Wann, he is the hardest working guy I have ever met in drag racing.
Best advise when you get lost go back to the basics.
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Am I missing something? Everyone is talking about all the help they received, but I'm sitting back waiting for someone to post something that will actually help others. Come on man give me some crumbs.
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SMH Barry...
Try this it might help As I age I keep thinking of a Quote and I think it was Clint Eastwood. Memory fade on that... lol I'm not going to "Let the OLD Man In" or something like that...
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Let go of the button go to dinner
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It's about leaving a legacy of, humanity, leadership, knowledge, performance and the result and the willingness to mentor others to achieve their dream.
I achieved my dream without winning a WCS or a National Event. We raced at a very high level by working on it, being fast, going rounds, and listening more than asking. When I was a spectator watching the best before I was a contestant I wanted to race with the big dogs and I did. Wow! |
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