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New To Dirt Track Need Some Advice
Basically I had no idea where to post this! So here it goes, I love dirt Track racing. I've been going to every race I possibly can for years! I'm actually the only one in my family who enjoys it, I'm sure my dad and brothers hate me for all the races I have dragged them too. The issue I'm having now, is that watching the race just isint enough for me anymore. I really want to start racing-Yes I have no previous experience. I do have a great knowledge for engine and body work though, since my dream is to have my own little restoration shop. Now after my endless rambling I was wondering, what would be the best vehicle to start off on, as someone completely new to racing?
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Hahaha I'm not rich, but I'm not expecting to buy a completely finished race car. I have enough to get what I need and some extrasOriginally posted by High_Horse -
Go to your local track, buy a pit pass and start looking around. Introduce yourself to a few drivers. Offer to help on a pit crew in exchange for gaining knowledge and experience. Visit your tracks FB page… make a post offering your help to any driver who needs it. You should get some answers there. Getting some hands on knowledge is a good way to start. Good luck.Member of the Luxemburg Speedway Hall of Fame
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Follow the advice from Krooser. Spend 6 months-1 year getting experience. Decide what class you can afford and start looking for a car. Buy a front running car, not somebodies junk. You will have enough to deal with, without the headaches of an ill handling car.Last but not least.....Don't EVER go race until your car is completely ready. Skip a race if you have to. Welcome to the fraternity, and good luck!Comment
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This is excellent advice.........Originally posted by Krooser View PostWhere is the move over flag when you need it?????Comment
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Great advise right here.One thing I would like to add.NEVER,NEVER,NEVER skimp on safety gear.Get the good helmet,racing suit ( I won't race without a 2 layer 1 piece suit.),head and neck restraint,racing shoes and gloves. If you can't afford good safety equipment you do not need to race.This is my personal opinion. I have drove,crewed,been a UMP official and now a car owner.I have seen to many instances that could have been prevented with the proper gear.I will step down off my soap box,thank you.Originally posted by drtrkr244 View PostComment
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Another good post on this subject!!Originally posted by race21j View PostIf you can't race it or take it to bed! It ain't worth having!Comment
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In my experience late models are easier to drive and with crate engines so affordable that's the route to go. By easier to drive I mean easier than a mishandling Monte Carlo street stock or open wheel modified. Late models are easier to work on (imo) than street stocks especially if you crash them. I'm no pro, I've finished as high as 3rd in a late model.. Which I know is nothing to most of you but it felt like a win to me.Comment
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Eric, that 3rd you speak of is a lot more than nothing to me given the fact that the next late model race (or any other race, for that matter) I run will be my first.Originally posted by Ericnewman View Post
My point is this, you were out there participating and that 3rd obviously felt pretty good! The Moyers, the Bloomquist's and the Owens' are among the guys that make the headlines and the guys we talk about here and other places, but guys like you are just as important as they are, just in a different way.
Believer me Eric, guys like you get a lot of admiration from a lot of fans like me. Your out there doing what I never had the time or money to do.Comment
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[/URL]That's my old late model.. Very old pic
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[/URL]These are easy to drive that's my yellow car and I've won a bunch in it with relatively little money. I actually had headlight and tailights I could temporarily install and would drive it home from the track lol
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