What do you think?

[Racingrocks]

I have epolepsy but it is controled but I love short track racing. I was wondering what you thought about this idea. I can not race, but I want to make a difference in short track racing. What I was thinking is I would start building cars. The way I want to do it is start with a bare frame and work from there putting all new parts on it. That way someone could go out and have fun with an awsome car. I was thinking about doing sportsman, trucks, and modifieds and may be a couple of arca cars. Do you think this would be a good idea? Please tell me! Thank you and have a nice day.

[carolwicks]

you already did...

you already made a difference... you care.. thats the first step... i dont think you will have any problem finding someone who would want you to either build their car or at least help, but you havent given any indication of your abilities or qualifications... there are lots of ways to help. Epilepsy isnt the end of the line for talented ppl.
they may need someone in tech at a track near you. may need a flagman or announcer... radio personality... the ways you can be involved in racing are endless. i sure hope alot of people will answer your post. and i wish you the best. God bless...
carolwicks aka oz
be patient. people are having trouble getting on the message board today.

[Boneman]

Rocky,
Your plan of building cars depends on your background and means. Are you an experienced race mechanic? If not, you have to realize that car building requires a lot of time and or money. There is often a good bit of trial and error too. Do you have a place to work? A truck? A trailer? Racing has lots of barriers to entry and most of them require some money and effort to overcome.

Good luck in whatever route you choose. Racing is a such a blast and we always need new people in it.

[Racingrocks]

I have experience working on cars and everything. As far as money I am NOT going to build car for anyone I am going to build it and then sell it. That way I dont have a dead line and if I run out of money it can set untill I get more.

[Jane]

If that is your dream, try it. It can't hurt. Find a track and go by the rules for that track and then put it up for sale. But make sure you do have the track rules or you will get the reputation of being a dirty builder and one who knows how to cheat. I would not necessarily say build a sportsman, truck or modified right off the bat, maybe a strictly stock to start. But it sounds like your heart is in it and if that is what you want to do and have the money to do it, try it or you will never know. Also, do you want to build a car for dirt or asphalt since there is a difference.

But if you build a good car and sell it and it turns out to be a winner or top runner, you should have your foot in the door. Good luck in whatever you do and follow your dream.

Jane

[Racingrocks]

Ok this is what I am thinking to start out I will try a street stock, v8 bomber or scambler. What do you think? I think that would be good because it would be my first car and depending on how it comes out I will build more. Which one would be the best and what kind of car would be the best. I want it to be for Auburndale, and it is going to be 100% legal so I dont get a bad reputation. It will be a new car to racing. Thank you.

[Jane]

It is your money and you know how much you got so build accordingly for the one you can afford to build. Good luck and have fun.

[Frasson118]

My advice would be this:

There is a BIG difference in building a car, and building one that WORKS like it should. Just welding something up isn't going to produce a winner (which is required for future sales). Spend some time with a local, experienced crew to find what works and what doesn't. From there, you will think of other ideas to try on your own project. Re-inventing the wheel won't work, but fine-tuning a proven idea CAN work. Learn from other peoples mistakes... there are plenty of examples out there of what NOT to do.

Secondly, be prepared to try different parts or combinations to come up with a unit that will handle well. A rocketship down the straights will do nothing if it handles like a Sherman tank in the corners. More motor, or less weight, is not the answer until you can make it handle correctly. This takes time, patience & cash.

Also, you may want to think about partnering up with someone who has some know-how on how things SHOULD feel behind the wheel. A driver that just tells you "this thing handles like crap" isn't going to get your program going in the right direction. You need someone with some positive suggestions, and you need to be open to those suggestions. You don't need to listen to everyone, but if you listen to NO one, you're beat befor you ever unload.

Good Luck with your project... we need all the new enthusiasm we can get. And right now, someone who prefers to BUILD something is a breath of fresh air in the days of buying turn-key operations and having to hire someone else who knows what to do with it.