Why do you race?

[Benny The Mule]

damn good question damn if I know. I think all you guys are right.

Spot on as far as i am concerned as well. I quit racing in 04 and right now I'm focusing on other things (kids get demanding in their teens and early 20's with college and such.) I still attend the race as much as possible and hope to get back behind the wheel within a couple of years.

Racing is an addiction to me and i am a complete motor head. I currently help a friend of mine with his drag racing as well.

I would watch moped races if it was competitive.

[BVS40FL]

Hope this isn't too long

My grandfather started taking me to Golden Gate Speedway when I was about 5 or 6 years old. I already had toy race cars that I played with so he wanted to let me see the real thing in action.I was hooked right away . Unlike alot of the people I've met through racing , I didn't have anyone in the family who ever raced , or knew anyone who raced . So when I went I just had to pick out my favorites in each class and cheer for them . Different things drew me to different cars. Their number, something painted on the side, a cool nickname, stuff like that. I always wanted to try driving when I got older but was 30 before I ever got the chance. And to tell you the honest truth... above just being a competitive person... the thought going through my head EVERY time I hit the track was the hope that , besides my family and friends, there was at least one kid in the stands cheering for ME.

[iphoneandchevy]

Basically all the reasons you've already mentioned. Root cause is for our love of cars!!

[al_tere_go_05]

I race for the same reason every other driver races for. Its all about the fame, Fortune , and Women!!

[Boneman]

Its all about the fame, Fortune , and Women

Strike 1!
Strike 2!
Aaaaand strike 3!

[BVS40FL]

Heh .. HEH HEH HEH

Yeah . That's what I meant .