I think I'm done., Maybe back later Options

[robz71lm7]

Lonnie you can use these links to sell it:

http://www.robmeadway.com/lonnie1.jpg

http://www.robmeadway.com/lonnie2.jpg

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[patred]

The last one accurately portrays how Lonnie uses the car. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Pat

[jensend]

Lonnie-

Started to bring my family to autox and track event when the boys were 8 and 10. They loved the excitement, the cars, and the speed. Sometimes they'd help gather cones at the end of an event. They started helping me change tires and were swapping out brake pads by the time they were 10 and 12. Kids love to be included- especially in things that "big people" do for fun. My oldest, now 20 is an Acura Tech and working his way toward open track. My younger son is now 18 and does track prep (brakes, shocks,tires) and takes lap times when he can make it to a track event.

Little kids (4+) really dig minibikes, which is a fun family activity. Enjoy being a Dad, they grow up quickly and any one of their smiles is worth more than any trophy you can get autoxing. You could, of course, buy a kart and work as driving coach and crew chief, but then they'll learn quicker than you did and be young enough to have better vision and reflexes. The options are endless.

Stay in touch. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif)

[CMC#5]

Whatever direction you go, best of luck man. I know you'll be missed here so make sure you stop by every now and then.

[CMC #37]

Al said it well. Hope you find what is right for you. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif)

[rpoz-29]

I've been there. About the same time my boys got into sports, (the mid-eighties), I decided auto-x had become less of a hobby, and more of a job. I all but turned my back on autocrossing for at least 5 years, running an event here and there if it sounded like fun. I never regretted it. I was coerced into being a baseball coach, a football coach, and even a score keeper for basketball. At the same time there was scouting, (and pinewood derby cars!), band, school work, Church, family etc. I would give anything to do it all again. Then there was high school wrestling, cross country, track, football, and band. When my sons, (now 24, and 22), were in their early teens, I bought all of us dirt bikes. We had a place to ride about an hour from here. The riding meant less to me than the talks as we rode along in my old Chevy. There was the tearful goodbye as we left out oldest at college. Enjoy your children, raising mine was the most magical experience of my life. I wish you well.