Cranky: You hit every reason underlying the decision not to take my car to the track. Thanks for reminding me.
I would like to point out ,however, that there are many guys who don't have time to get involved in track events as much as they would like too. It is a very time consuming hobby. When you have kids it is even more difficult. That includes me. Also most cars aren't covered for damage and liability at track events unless they are driving schools. Alot of guys don't want to risk the damage out of the shear emotional trauma of seeing their "baby" damaged and others simply can't afford to risk it.
We all have our outlets. For me, instead of the racing on the track I buckle my chin strap and stick to hockey. My fx rib, fx metatarsals in both feet on two separate occassions (hit with slap shots) and two concussions over the years playing hockey have all been covered under my health insurance and I'm happy to report that it has caused zero (0) damage to my pride and joy, 4206! Better me than 4206!
