I go at things so hard I get burnt out on a hobby then change to something else. That's nothing new for me, but I kinda think it's time to either stick one out or sell out and put the money in the bank. Problem with that is I'll get bored if I don't have something to do :?
Yep, mud racing is in my blood and I do still love it. I've watched it peak in the early 2000's and it's down (in my area) to next to nothing right now. Other places were behind us, and they're peaking now. There are many reason's it's died and I blame a lot of it on the racers themself for not working together to organize it more.
Zip to answer your idea. I'd really like to drag race. If I had a place to race like you guys I'd do it in a heartbeat. I'd sell my roller and come play with you guys tomorrow. I do have two tracks within an hr of my house, but you gotta take a body guard and 3 guys to watch your trailer while your on the strip or all your tools and generator will be gone when you come back. Grudge race and win, go ahead and pull the AK 47 out (the one I'd buy from Scooter) on the way down the return road.
A big part of why we mud race is everbody's friends and help each other out. We're not just race friends we're friends off the track too, but like I said before a lot of guys have had to quit.
I agree the economy is a big part. I guess I just need to sit back and let Mr. Obama get us out of this slump that we're in. I'm just not sure if I'll live long enough for him to do it. That's another topic.
Thanks for letting me vent a little guys!