Anyone into going to the races?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Nigal
  • 6 comments
  • 559 views
N

Nigal

Messages
15
I have really taken an interest in racing sense I started playing this game and am planning on going to check out some racing this fall. I found an event that is going on within an hour from where I live. It’s an SCCA event and is going on for 6 days straight. Over 700 drivers will be there to race everything from econ hatch backs in solo events (like GT’s driving missions) all the way to GT’s and the pro cars. I’m really looking forward to seeing some cool cars and getting a lot of good pictures to post.

Has anyone else gotten into racing?


http://www.scca.org/Index.asp?IdS=019E33-5578F00&~=
 
Hey Nigal,

I'm moving this thread into the Motorsports forum, since it is not directly related to Gran Turismo 4... 👍

TM
 
Nigal
I have really taken an interest in racing sense I started playing this game and am planning on going to check out some racing this fall. I found an event that is going on within an hour from where I live. It’s an SCCA event and is going on for 6 days straight. Over 700 drivers will be there to race everything from econ hatch backs in solo events (like GT’s driving missions) all the way to GT’s and the pro cars. I’m really looking forward to seeing some cool cars and getting a lot of good pictures to post.

Has anyone else gotten into racing?


http://www.scca.org/Index.asp?IdS=019E33-5578F00&~=
Click to expand...
If you do it you'll be sorry!!! :sly: (Just kidding, I was involved with SCCA for 20+ years and enjoyed every minute). But don't just go watch the race. Find an SCCA official and talk to them about getting invoved. If you do that you get to be on the inside. Working corners or timing and scoring will teach you more about racing than you could learn at 100s of races as a spectator, and you get to go the events for free! 👍 But of course driving is the ultimate and SCCA has classes for every level of experience and budget. Do it, you'll love it!
 
bigjoe
If you do it you'll be sorry!!! :sly: (Just kidding, I was involved with SCCA for 20+ years and enjoyed every minute). But don't just go watch the race. Find an SCCA official and talk to them about getting invoved. If you do that you get to be on the inside. Working corners or timing and scoring will teach you more about racing than you could learn at 100s of races as a spectator, and you get to go the events for free! 👍 But of course driving is the ultimate and SCCA has classes for every level of experience and budget. Do it, you'll love it!
Click to expand...


You can like volunteer for these events? That would be a lot of fun! I remember when Dodge brought out the little Neon racing cars you could buy for like $16,000 and thinking, "Man that would be fun!". Most people think ya have to have a million bucks and a sponsor to race. I was very disappointed to find that I had missed the American Lemans race at the local track (Mid Ohio Raceway) this year though.
 
Nigal
You can like volunteer for these events? That would be a lot of fun! I remember when Dodge brought out the little Neon racing cars you could buy for like $16,000 and thinking, "Man that would be fun!". Most people think ya have to have a million bucks and a sponsor to race. I was very disappointed to find that I had missed the American Lemans race at the local track (Mid Ohio Raceway) this year though.
Click to expand...

Well you can volunteer to work at an event for practically no money except travel expense, of course. There are many different specialties that require little or no experience. Racing is a different story. You have to go through driver's schools, get licenses and get a car that qualifies for the class you want to race. Racing isn't free by a long shot, but you don't have to be a millionaire either.
 
Although I haven't had time recently, I used to be involved in the race scene. It's definately a great thing to do if you have the time and money. Many of my friends got involved in flag marshalling and have done many races including the Bathurst 1000 (the ultimate Australian race). If anyone is interested and doesn't know how to get started or find information just contact your local motorsport governing body (or visit their website) and find a list of race clubs.

For Aussies looking to get involved, go to the CAMS website and find a club near you. Most clubs will accept members even if you don't meet their apparent restrictions eg: the MX-5 club accepts members without MX-5's.

It's amazing where it might lead you - one of my mates go involved in midget racing at the speedway, bought himself a TIG welding kit, and now manufacturers many of the top teams' parts.
 

Latest Posts

Back