Re: New Member Introduction Thread - Please stop in and say Hello
Thank you all for making me feel at home. I live in the NY -NJ area and have always had a passion for anything that moves quickly. I would assume I share that passion with everyone here as well as all those who have driven any number of vehicles on land, sea, or air.
I was always enamoured with the likes of Jackie Stewart, Fittipaldi, Donahue, Andretti, etc. As a kid I had the opportunity to meet and become close friends with the top rated world class power boat champion who took me under his wing as a protege and friend. I never achieved his level of success but the passion was there and has remained. Over the years while raising a family I chose to devote my efforts to my kids and stay home. Now that they are out of the house it's time for me. Thank you SB!
I attended my first race weekend this year at WG and was amazed at how approachable all of you were. I was understandably nervous and all of you helped with the miriad of questions. Gerardo and Chris Wilcox were there and took some time and gave friendly advise and made me feel welcome. DO NOT CRASH! (they did not say that!).Additionally I had the opportunity to speak with and do a lead follow with Jim Pace whom I have come to regard in the highest of levels. He could not have been more kind.The race weekend was an incredibly humbling experience as I was very slow by comparison to the more experienced racers. Spirits not dampened however and the July LR race is one where I hope to see some improvements.
Thanks again to all of you and I look forward to meeting you.
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