Just regular guys/gals

Jerry Spencer · 1/19/14, 5:33 PM

Some of us were talking after the Chili Bowl last night and the subject of living a normal life and racing came up, they were suprised when we told them most of the top drivers stayed in school made friends at school followed there schools sports team as well as played on some of the teams, We all agreed that it was a good deal as they made friends outside of racing, got there education and lived as normal life as possible, the idea of being around people your own age and doing the things kids do has helped the guys and gals we see race on the weekend be better people in the long run.

What do you think ?

Jerry #66j
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www.joshspencer.com

badcoupe · 1/19/14, 6:06 PM

I agree how many racers that make it big do see acting and doing the things many of the pro athletes do? The majority of the cup guys have a foundation of some sort or are tied to a big one. Much more approachable as well! All around racers are some of the best people you'll find I think. Look at the NHRA with their open pits, even if you're not a drag racing fan it's a great experience. Been racing something of some sort since I was 7 and my brother 6 years old, and I wouldn't ever give it up.

1/19/14, 5:33 PM	#1 Just regular guys/gals
Jerry Spencer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,869	Some of us were talking after the Chili Bowl last night and the subject of living a normal life and racing came up, they were suprised when we told them most of the top drivers stayed in school made friends at school followed there schools sports team as well as played on some of the teams, We all agreed that it was a good deal as they made friends outside of racing, got there education and lived as normal life as possible, the idea of being around people your own age and doing the things kids do has helped the guys and gals we see race on the weekend be better people in the long run. What do you think ? Jerry #66j stida.com/HalfMoon Brewery & Resturant www.joshspencer.com

1/19/14, 6:06 PM	#2 Re: Just regular guys/gals
badcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,000	I agree how many racers that make it big do see acting and doing the things many of the pro athletes do? The majority of the cup guys have a foundation of some sort or are tied to a big one. Much more approachable as well! All around racers are some of the best people you'll find I think. Look at the NHRA with their open pits, even if you're not a drag racing fan it's a great experience. Been racing something of some sort since I was 7 and my brother 6 years old, and I wouldn't ever give it up.