[mitchntx]

After this weekend's carnage with my F-Buds, I am giving serious consideration to just quitting.

It seems most are caught up in FTD and willing to spend what it takes to get internet bragging rights. I just can't do that.

The costs associated with it, the time required to create it and the effort put forth into it is so great that it appears daunting ... and especially no fun.

When I first began doing this with Chuck, it was a blast. We hung out, laughed, joked, did a little maintenance ... it was fun.

Now, we all seem to work so hard at keeping these damn cars running, that the fun part is gone.

Don't misunderstand ... I cherish my friendship with all those I run with. But looking back at the last few times we have run together ... we always seem to be thrashing on someone's car.

If I were racing, then the expectation set would be differnet. But this is just OT. There is no prize for first.

I guess it's time for me to decide on what my priorities are.

[mongoosez]

Mitch,
When my Z went south, I didn't do what I did for bragging rights. Hell, I can't even get on the track with it right now.

But watching the mayhem this weekend, I came to pretty much the same conclusion. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

I am not blowing my motor up once a year and dumping money into it. Ridiculous. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
I might as well buy a sprint car, and at least have the opportunity to WIN money to put back into it.

I haven't regretted at all hanging with you guys and HPDE, but it is getting excessive, and expensive.

Where did it go awry?
I am truly pondering the route that you are.....