[Shotimes] (OT) Racing Videogames................. was Re: NASCAR numbnuts

[Noah South III]

It's something that's always interested me, but I never went out and did it,
and now I'm pretty much driving a beater.  I'd break something if I took it
out on the track right now.  The suspension is gone all the way around, the
engine is slowly giving up the ghost, many other cosmetic problems too.
It's lived through hitting two deer.  It's just on it's last legs.  I'm
going to drive it into the ground and then buy a newer one.  Of course I
might be making a pretty penny here in a month, and if that works out, I can
pay off all my debts and get a real car.......like a 6s.  <G>

So I hear they're making a hatchback 6 now, along with a wagon.  I'm liking
them more and more.

-Noah South III

> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Donald Mallinson
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 9:05 PM
> To: SHOTimes-Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] (OT) Racing Videogames................. was Re:
> NASCAR numbnuts
> 
> Noah,
> 
> I don't remember from other conversations in the past, but
> have you ever autocrossed?  For what it costs to rent just a
> few video games ($15 to $25 for most clubs) you can get
> several runs on a course that is a blast.
> 
> Speeds are below 55 to 60 mph generally.  A typical course
> will take you from 30 seconds to a minute to complete and
> can leave you breathing hard and pumping adrenaline.
> 
> If you haven't done this, you should find an SCCA club in
> your area (search the internet) and go.  You can autocross
> virtually ANY car that is legal and safe.  All you need is a
> helmet, and most clubs will even provide a loaner if necessary.
> 
> Just get out and do it man!
> 
> :)
> 
> Don Mallinson
> 
> Noah South III wrote: I love driving my car fast in the
> twisties, but I really wish I
> > had the money to get into some quality amatuer racing.  I just don't
> have
> > the time nor money right now to do something like that.  I always
> fancied
> > myself as a professional racer some day.  You know, having a job where
> your
> > work is more like play.
> >
> > -Noah South III
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