It is true that the driver meetings at most vintage events are primarily a
grey (or no) hair affair.B Though I am not quite the young buck I was when I
started racing, I am still in my 30s which puts me down toward the bottom of
the age chart most weekends at the track.B I started out racing more modern
cars in IT and Showroom Stock but ever since I got my first car (69 Firebird)
I had always been a fan of 60s/early 70s era cars.B The first time I went to
a vintage event I was hooked and I have been racing vintage ever since.B A
lot of guys race the old cars because they grew up racing those cars when they
were new or at least watching other race them.B For me, it's an opportunity
to step back to a time
B
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kas Kastner" <kaskastner@gmail.com>
To: "FOT" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 6, 2014 12:14:43 AM
Subject: [Fot] Old race cars
I've met a lot of young guys that love their cars. B They were not brought
up with them, they just kind of met them along the way somewhere. Keeping
these older cars working good and in fine trim is not easy and that is part
of the charm and the contest. Not every young guy is lost in a field of
modern technology. B Lots are involved and take great pride in finding ways
to "fix" things and enjoy the research and the trials and the problems. B It
isn't easy, but it is FUN.
I never thought ANYONE would give a damn, and that was fifty years ago.
Actually it is still kind of a mystery to me that so many really care and
more will come along as they are right now. Just encourage and assist when
you can.
*Never be beaten by equipment.*
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