[91Firebirdv6]

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.

[mitchntx]

"Dad, I understand your fears and I have a good healthy respect for this kind of thing. I see my friends racing their cars on the street and that scares me. this venue gives me a great outlet to mash the right pedal and do it in a safe and controlled environment. Only thing to hit is a cone."

"At these events, there are a lot of adults that are there to offer there help and tutoring to help me learn car and self control, both of which make me safer on the street."

"I would really enjoy you and mom coming along and seeing first hand just how safe and controlled the event is run. Meet the other drivers, the officials and see the safety standards they require. Maybe you will see something I'm over looking. Plus I could use the help in the pits."

As a parent, going at it from this angle tells me that you've thought it through, researched in thoroughly and aren't discounting the "fear factor". Parents typically don't want to limit their kids' growth and squelch their dreams. They weigh fear vs reward. So, acknowledge their fear and market the reward.

[patred]

Take your dad street racing and then take him to whatevever legal racing you do. Ask him which one he prefers. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Pat

[91Firebirdv6]

Take your dad street racing and then take him to whatevever legal racing you do. Ask him which one he prefers. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Pat

hahahaha. Thanks for the advice. I said racing since I do also go to the dragstips ocassionally, and have just starting autocrossing.