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Originally Posted by 1121
We had a guy in high school we called “The Doctor.” I wonder if it was the same guy?
After that moment in levity, let me tell you my story. First, let me explain my situation. I am partners with two other guys in our race team. The high-end teams probably spend more in a weekend than we spend all season. We run on used tires and tired motors. I can count on one hand the number of times we had a legitimate shot at winning the feature.
This was one of those magic nights. We were running a non-winged dirt race. Jim was driving and he set 2nd or 3rd quick time. He won the heat going away and was scheduled to start on the front row of the feature. Jim looked more determined than I ever saw him.
Then we became aware there wasn’t an ambulance or rescue crew. After a very brief discussion between us, we loaded up and left. We were only one of three teams that left. Everybody knew, they just chose to race.
My point is, its not always just the track. If racers show up and agree to race, in my mind, they are just as much at fault as the track. I will accept there not being an ambulance on site, if there is a well-trained rescue crew. I honestly would rather have someone like PTS on site than some of the EMT’s I’ve seen. The EMT’s can treat, but they’re not equipped to cut someone out of the car.
I’ve said my piece, I’ll go back to putting the race car together now.
Tom Paterson
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Wow.... I respect your wise & responsible decision
But i'm surprised that you left. You already took a bunch of big chances & were SO close...
