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Old 07-02-2008, 07:44 PM   #17
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You have to live it, eat, sleep, breathe the sport. You gotta put yourself out there and take lots of chances. You gotta perform at the top the class consistently. I don't know if becoming a professional driver without some sort of financial backing is really possible in today's environment. And even with all that, you are face long odds.

There is a much greater possibilty at excelling in the sport and maybe getting free or heavliy discounted gear from a vendor or supplier.

How many Top Alcohol dragster drivers can you name off the top of your head? Or Superstock guys? Or outlaw 10.5 guys? Who's E-town's bracket champ from last year?
Because all those people are looking for the same thing, and they have a head start on you.

Look around at the track and you'll see that many people may look big time, but in fact are footing the bill out of their own pocket. And the faster they are going, the bigger the bill. Lots of these racers are self employed and have a successful business that gives them the financial means and the flexibility in schedule to pursue racing.

My point is that there are thousands of guys/girls out wanting the same thing as you.

I think you'd be better off doing it for the love of it, staying within your budget and becoming a student of the sport, versus focusing on getting noticed. Learn the trade, learn how to race, not just blast down 1320 feet for kicks. Learn consistency, repeatablility, changing conditions. In doing so and becoming a student, maybe someone will notice your dedication and an opportunity will present itself. Along the way I am sure you meet good people who be willing to share their experiences and maybe some less that good people who also have something to share.

Mike Ashley just sold his interest in his funny car team to concentrate on his business. Maybe you could drop them a line, Funny Car would be kick butt, they might be looking for a "shoe"?

Good Luck.
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