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|  Urgent: Need help with parents, He doesn't want me racing | 
|  May 19 2007, 04:33 AM 
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| newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 10-April 07 From: Lincoln Ne & West DesMoines Ia Member No.: 1,755  | 
				So I thought my dad was cool with me racing but apparently he isn't. He's even asked my what class I was racing and we've talked about it for some reason it's a problem now. He thinks I'm going to break something. Yes my car is old, but I keep up with maintenance.  What would be some good reasons why he should let me race? There is an autocross on sunday so I've got a day to convince him. | 
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|  May 19 2007, 12:27 PM 
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| Advanced Member   Group: Advanced Members Posts: 620 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Chester, VA Member No.: 22  | 
				Better yet, get him involved. When I ran my first event in 1975, my Dad preached to me about breaking stuff, racing being a "rich man's" hobby etc. He attended a few events and even bragged on how I was doing. (He was a chevy dealer parts manager). The best things I can say about a young person autocrossing is that it makes street racing seem so lame, and you'll learn car control techniques you'll use everyday. The best drivers ed ever. Take him and show him.
				
				
				
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 91Firebirdv6   Urgent: Need help with parents   May 19 2007, 04:33 AM
 91Firebirdv6   Urgent: Need help with parents   May 19 2007, 04:33 AM 
  AndyB   QUOTE (91Firebirdv6 @ May 18 2007, 11:33 ...   May 19 2007, 04:44 AM
 AndyB   QUOTE (91Firebirdv6 @ May 18 2007, 11:33 ...   May 19 2007, 04:44 AM 
  sgarnett   If he's worried that you might break something...   May 19 2007, 10:33 AM
 sgarnett   If he's worried that you might break something...   May 19 2007, 10:33 AM 
  rushman   Your best shot is to bring him along.  If he is de...   May 19 2007, 12:32 PM
 rushman   Your best shot is to bring him along.  If he is de...   May 19 2007, 12:32 PM
 
  Spooner   QUOTE (rushman @ May 19 2007, 06:32 AM) Y...   May 19 2007, 04:55 PM
 Spooner   QUOTE (rushman @ May 19 2007, 06:32 AM) Y...   May 19 2007, 04:55 PM 
  CMC #37   You may have to wait until you are 18 on this one ...   May 19 2007, 07:25 PM
 CMC #37   You may have to wait until you are 18 on this one ...   May 19 2007, 07:25 PM 
  mitchntx   "Dad, I understand your fears and I have a go...   May 19 2007, 08:37 PM
 mitchntx   "Dad, I understand your fears and I have a go...   May 19 2007, 08:37 PM
 
  patred   Take your dad street racing and then take him to w...   May 20 2007, 02:13 AM
 patred   Take your dad street racing and then take him to w...   May 20 2007, 02:13 AM

 
  91Firebirdv6   QUOTE (patred @ May 19 2007, 09:13 PM) Ta...   May 20 2007, 03:34 AM
 91Firebirdv6   QUOTE (patred @ May 19 2007, 09:13 PM) Ta...   May 20 2007, 03:34 AM 
  prockbp   if you have an outlet for aggressive driving like ...   May 20 2007, 02:49 PM
 prockbp   if you have an outlet for aggressive driving like ...   May 20 2007, 02:49 PM
 
  CMC #37   QUOTE (prockbp @ May 20 2007, 09:49 AM) i...   May 20 2007, 03:54 PM
 CMC #37   QUOTE (prockbp @ May 20 2007, 09:49 AM) i...   May 20 2007, 03:54 PM 
  TrackAddict   Also introduce him to men his age at the autocross...   May 20 2007, 06:14 PM
 TrackAddict   Also introduce him to men his age at the autocross...   May 20 2007, 06:14 PM 
  marka   Howdy,
So is the primary reason he doesn't wa...   May 21 2007, 01:21 AM
 marka   Howdy,
So is the primary reason he doesn't wa...   May 21 2007, 01:21 AM 
  z28tt   I'd say it also depends on who's paying fo...   May 22 2007, 12:08 PM
 z28tt   I'd say it also depends on who's paying fo...   May 22 2007, 12:08 PM 
  CrashTestDummy   Make sure he knows it is a timed event and you are...   May 22 2007, 04:21 PM
 CrashTestDummy   Make sure he knows it is a timed event and you are...   May 22 2007, 04:21 PM
 
  jensend   QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ May 22 2007, 10:2...   May 23 2007, 01:12 PM
 jensend   QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ May 22 2007, 10:2...   May 23 2007, 01:12 PM 
  Jeff97FST/A   I was thinking about this thread yesterday while I...   May 23 2007, 02:11 PM
 Jeff97FST/A   I was thinking about this thread yesterday while I...   May 23 2007, 02:11 PM|   | 
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