Dennis is my type of guy to hang out with. He is a realist and is there for some fun and driving his car.Dennis opened my eyes to the fact that it isn't the trophy that matters
I've had my fair share of shows over the years....and at times it got embarrassing how many trophies I won with my GTX. I've done everything from organising shows and cleaning up the mess afterwards, to just being a participant...it was fun.
I've also experienced the crappy side where people come along and criticise your car and pick holes in the finish. At one show these two fat blokes were trying to outdo each other with what was right & wrong on my GTX as I stood nearby. I intervened after a few minutes and said I didn't think the owner would appreciate their comments. One asked what it had to do with me. I replied it was my car.
Fat blokes made a hasty exit.
Other times I have had similar comments - about my truck. Those comments are usually from losers who don't even have something to show.
And as for drag racing...well....I've had it all from winning trophies to going home early on a tow truck.....lol
All I have learned from drag racing is that it's a great way to piss up your money for the benefit and entertainment of others. Sure, I got some nice times, but it has cost me enough to build another car out of all the heartache and repairs afterwards.
getting towed into the barn by a ride-on mower....lol