Nathan08

Hi,
I'm 17 years old, and graduating from high school in 6 days. I have been a racing fan since the time my dad set me on his lap when I was a little tyke to watch races at our local dirt tracks.
I have only the experience of racing go-carts as I never had the money to go any farther than that.
I have gone almost every saterday night to the local dirt track, and I'm addicted, but I want to be more than just a fan, I have the want to drive one.
I realize, unless you have the money to build your own, or the talent to be seen by a owner, there is not much you can do.
My dad built his first car in the late 70's out of a 66 Plymouth Satellite with 426 Wedge and won several races, and rookie of the year for that year out of 10 rookie drivers, and he had zero experience on the track.
Now what gets me to the looking for advice part.
What can I do to get a chance to prove myself that I do have the talent I know is in me? How can I get into a car, perhaps once, and maybe get an owner to take a chance on someone.
I dont want to go the rest of my life saying what if I had.
Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Nathan