Unfortunately Roger, the disease only gets worse, with no hope for recovery or cure. I have been afflicted for more than 40 years.

About fourteen years ago I thought I found a way help reduce the rising costs associated with the disease. I built a pushtruck, thinking if I could get a free pit pass and maybe even get paid enough to cover the cost of my gas to get to and from the track, I would have outsmarted all of the other people I knew who were afflicted.

So much for what appeared to be a good, sound financial plan to deal with the affliction. I have since gone through four pushtrucks, even with the free pit pass and gas money, they have resulted in a net loss of over $50,000 in fourteen years. I have travelled all over the country to feed the need.

Can I stop?....NO :kookoo
Do I want to stop?.....NO :kookoo
Is there ever hope to stop?....NO :kookoo

Have I always had the best seat in the house?.....NO
(There was that one time I couldn't see well when I got stuck in the pits.)

Would I trade any minute of it for a set of golf clubs?...NO

Have I enjoyed almost every minute of it and met a lot of really good people and developed lasting friendships?...ABSOLUTELY. :thumb

How would I sum up my experiences with the disease?.....PRICELESS! :applaud:

Joe Chambers
Official Push Trucks