Absolutely right, it's never been about the money, i've raced since i was 16 yrs. old ( DD burt Monroe is my hero also i loved the movie and yes i have a copy of it )
I've not made a lot of money in racing in fact i've spent a lot more than i've made, but i would not trade any part of it/ racing for the experience's i've had and the people that i have met at the races and camaraderie of other racers.
One of the most embarressing situations in my life is that i've never had a wife who supportated my racing. My first wife of 14 yrs. as i can recall only came to the track 3 times, my second wife of 10 yrs. never saw me race. I can tell anyone who is young that if you are considering getting married and you are a racer make shure she's into racing or i'll guarentte it will cause heartaces in the future. I can't tell you number of times that i've gone too the track by myself with no help unless i was lucky enough to part next to a friend. I've been divorced since 1982 and i can tell you i still go to the track by myself most of the time. So racing can be a lonely world, unless you have support from a spouse, and i applaude those special ladies who do support them in racing, i just wish i would have or could find one myself.
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