10/18/2024
I recently saw someone online say, "I want to get into racing." My response? First, take all the money in your bank account, spread it out on your garage floor, pour a quart of oil over it, & toss in some dirt. Mix it all up. Now, set it on fire, let it burn for 30 seconds, & try to piece it all back together. Once you've done that, light it on fire again—at 11:30 p.m. on a Tuesday—knowing you have to be up at 5 a.m. for work.
Now, think about better ways to burn your money while juggling work, personal life, & everything in between. If, after all that, you still want to race, then yes, go buy a racecar. Only then will you understand the sacrifices & the reality of this sport—it’s an addiction, a passion without a cure.
We do it for the rush, the excitement. Racing clears your mind like nothing else—driving a machine with hundreds of horsepower, chasing that checkered flag alongside others. Few things compare.
Racing demands everything. Your money, your time, your energy, your family, and your freedom. It tests your mental toughness when you've given your all, only to realize it's just enough to make the race, but not to win it.
I've met some of my most genuine friends, created unforgettable memories, & faced some of my toughest defeats through racing.
This sport isn’t easy. It's not for the faint of heart—but man, it sure is fun.
- great words by Bombardo Racing
