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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:12 pm
by GTEAST
I just want you guys to know that everything worth a damn is hard to get and that's what makes them so rewarding when you have some success. Everyone has to make decisions in life, just don't take the easy road, it's almost always the least fulfilling. Maybe some of you guy's need to do some other motorsports events, but don't turn your back on what you have spent so much time and energy helping to build. Please do plan for your future but don't forget about your dreams. Thanks for your tire smoking attention and entertainment.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:51 pm
by andysapp
I couldn't agree more. I've been stuck on this phrase I read in Thrasher not to long ago... it just rings out in my head whenever I start thinking about this stuff.
"While the window is open... you have to do what you can."
I know one thing... I'm not stopping. I love this sport too much. It changed my life for the better. It's given me purpose, and an overwhelming drive to do things I never thought I could. I've grown with the sport, and would like to think that I helped it grow. Even if I back off on killing myself to attend so many pro-level events... this freight train is far from stopping. Maybe I have to abide by that quote, and do what I can... because I've worked hard to get this window open.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:56 pm
by andysapp
mikespeed95 wrote:and i've always wondered what the DA guys are gonna be doing when their 35?
If there's one driver I think can sustain himself in drifting... I'd have to say Forsberg. He seems like the kind of guy that can manage an action-sports career and pull it off. He's got a marketable edge... and the dude DESTROYS it behind the wheel.
I think as drifting grows older, it will be interesting to see who can follow the lead of other pro action-sports figures... and make drifting their bread winner.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:47 pm
by shawn shawn
Once I get out of school and can afford a competitive car and travel I will be there right with ya Andy!
I really can't wait to give some real comps a try!
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:07 pm
by P.Haire
so the general vibe i'm hearing is MORE LOCAL COMPS!!!!!!
i've had a blast these past two years travelling around the southeast going to as many events as i can. i am getting to the point were i would like to compete but i think really i just want to tandem.
and you guys should forget about nopi. struka is going to win it all.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:19 pm
by shawn shawn
P.Haire wrote:..... but i think really i just want to team drift.
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:31 pm
by Zach
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:40 pm
by P.Haire
yes please!!!!
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:21 am
by Dr. Marlow
shawn shawn wrote:Once I get out of school and can afford a competitive car and travel I will be there right with ya Andy!
THIS
2 years, 3 months, 28 days.....
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:23 am
by down_shift
marlow<12 wrote:shawn shawn wrote:Once I get out of school and can afford a competitive car and travel I will be there right with ya Andy!
THIS
3 months, 28 days.....
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:24 am
by Dr. Marlow
down_shift wrote:marlow<12 wrote:shawn shawn wrote:Once I get out of school and can afford a competitive car and travel I will be there right with ya Andy!
THIS
3 months, 28 days.....
i wish
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:55 pm
by ChadMK4
GTEAST wrote:Maybe some of you guy's need to do some other motorsports events, but don't turn your back on what you have spent so much time and energy helping to build.
Chris and I were talking, and we are both wanting to start getting back into raod racing more. I mean drifting will be the primary, but road racing when availible will be a "Go"!!
Please do plan for your future but don't forget about your dreams.
Exactly! Thats why I am still eventually going to finish the M30 (if I don't sell it FOERST) but I have to get other priorities in order FOERST. The M30 is at the back of the list.
Money in the bank > Money in the car..
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:39 pm
by mikespeed95
i just wish tehre was a ladder.
theres formula d. then theres local stuff. i catch so much flack for even thinking about running local stuff becuase im "pro" nopi is an okay medium but they are looking kinda shaky now.
i dont know. i just am still upset about women troublez.
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:46 pm
by P.Haire
take all the stickers off your car and run local events. if anyone complains tell them to drive better. martymartymarty.net ran a local comp with us and although i was kinda mad he competed it was only because he beat me.
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:49 pm
by Dr. Marlow
or put MORE stickers on your car and compete in local events!
