It is very difficult to just walk away

tpoh815 · 02-01-2011, 06:51 PM

Myself Ive been racing cars since the 80s. I took a break for 6 years to get my life in order all the while thinking about the next 4 wheel fix. I however sold my pride and joy of 13 years for less than I thought I ever would. Trailer, parts, xtras, etc etc. Well I finally got back into it and jumped head first to Stock Elim.(dumb *** ) Now I am currently and slowly building another Stocker for what? I keep truly wondering why. I am willing to bet Ive spent about a 1/4 of a million dollars over the years on this 4 wheel crack ****.That being said Ive met a lot of great people and made alot of friends in doing this. Now that I can finally afford to do it I am ready to quit again. Im not really sure if anything else makes me as happy. As long as I have something to show for it I guess. Anyway, I promised myself not to sell out this time due to the fact my 4 yr old son cant wait to take the helm. God help me this expense is just the beginning. Time for a 2nd part time job and maybe I can walk there due to the (soon to be) 4 dollars a gallon gas. Its a vicious cycle aint it? For now Im staying close to the home front
as the big storm is coming and the snow blower is ready for some un used c12 .

Craig Couris · 02-01-2011, 07:26 PM

Not really.

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.

02-01-2011, 06:51 PM	#1
tpoh815 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Seneca Posts: 537 Likes: 62 Liked 28 Times in 11 Posts	Re: It is very difficult to just walk away Myself Ive been racing cars since the 80s. I took a break for 6 years to get my life in order all the while thinking about the next 4 wheel fix. I however sold my pride and joy of 13 years for less than I thought I ever would. Trailer, parts, xtras, etc etc. Well I finally got back into it and jumped head first to Stock Elim.(dumb * ) Now I am currently and slowly building another Stocker for what? I keep truly wondering why. I am willing to bet Ive spent about a 1/4 of a million dollars over the years on this 4 wheel crack **.That being said Ive met a lot of great people and made alot of friends in doing this. Now that I can finally afford to do it I am ready to quit again. Im not really sure if anything else makes me as happy. As long as I have something to show for it I guess. Anyway, I promised myself not to sell out this time due to the fact my 4 yr old son cant wait to take the helm. God help me this expense is just the beginning. Time for a 2nd part time job and maybe I can walk there due to the (soon to be) 4 dollars a gallon gas. Its a vicious cycle aint it? For now Im staying close to the home front as the big storm is coming and the snow blower is ready for some un used c12 . __________________ EX 5-Doorstocker

02-01-2011, 07:26 PM	#2
Craig Couris Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 122 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: It is very difficult to just walk away Not really.

02-01-2011, 09:08 PM	#3
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 113 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