Guest hep Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I was just thinking how cool it was to have my 73 year old father along to drive the 12 hour at willow last November. Not exactly a bucket list kind of thing as he had done a bit of motorcycle road racing when he was younger, but sort of. He actually really surprised me, turning some 1:46 lap times! So all you chumpsters out there, think about having your old man along, it was pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJracing45 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Hey Hep! Sounds like you had a blast! This is the 4th year my father and I have been beater racing. It has really been great working (and RACING) with him! Through the long days in the garage getting the car together and the long tows to tracks far out of town, we have grown closer together. Now I have been taking my son to the last couple of races and now he is seriously hook on ChumpCar. Who says racing isn't a family sport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moose Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 And this is what ChumpCar is all about!!!! I would love to have my father in the car but he has always been behind the scene. He takes care of logistics and his RV which is a big help when it comes to racing. He has no desire to race but fully supports our racing program.CheersJoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr6driver Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 While my Dad, unfortunately, has long passed, another member of our team's father was instrumental in us even making it out on the track at our first three races. Of course, we're spoiled...Mr. Andrews was the Grand American champion in 1972, SAARC champion in 1986 and 87 and knows more about car setup in his little finger than the rest of us know as a team. It's been wonderful watching him teach us how it's done. I envy you, hep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 100% agree, this will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 It would be a blast dragging my dad into this as 2 of us are brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madfaber Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 It would be a blast dragging my dad into this as 2 of us are brothers.What? your dad is your brother? whoa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 What? your dad is your brother? whoa He must be from the south... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 My dad attends all of our races and is a great help in the pits. He has the mind, eyesight, and physical abilities of a 40 year old, but he's 83. I'm sure he'd do just fine behind the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 He must be from the south...South yes, bad grammar due to bad habits(typing while at a stop light)not bad breeding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 I would love to get my Dad into a race but it just ain't happening. We live 28 hours apart. However, I hope someday soon to get one of my sons involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent merkle Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Jeff G78 your dad is awesome! I had a hoot talking with him@ gingerman about his de~lori~ann,and hes proud to talk about u also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Jeff G78 your dad is awesome! I had a hoot talking with him@ gingerman about his de~lori~ann,and hes proud to talk about u also!Thanks for the kind words. He's a great guy. BTW, he bought a second DeLorean He now has two with serial numbers only 28 apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porsche4me Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 second DeLorean ----- Wow , I thought I had questionable car taste (914's ) but I worked a bunch on one of those herein Savannah ------ and I would only get one to do a complete engine, trans - and wiring transplant ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Yeah, they are HIS hobby, not mine. I have worked on his car enough to know I never want to be a DeLorean mechanic. I'll stick with cars engineered by real car companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinParcher Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 My Dad was the first person recruited for our team when I decided we were gonna race ChumpCar. Oh, and his 26 years of experience driving the car we race doesn't hurt, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest McRustyRacing Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 It is really nice to hear about the family togetherness at chump! My son moved to Kalifornia many years ago with his mom and we through Chumpcar have found what we have so often missed. He flies in to Texas for races and we hope to have Johns old Miata entered in Reno so I can do the same out there.This weekend at ECR I know of several other Father/Son/Family teams and I am sure they feel the same gratitude.Thank you so much John, Kathy and all you Master chumps out there! I wish I could convey what this has done for our relationship...maybee ill just give y'all a big hug next time i see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpmskinny Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 My dad comes with me to almost every race whether he is driving or my crew chief. He has been a huge help in my racing efforts and will continue to do so. It helps us a lot having him there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostmint Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 My Dad has not done any road racing, but being a hobby drag racer he has racing in his blood. I haven't specifically asked for help but he volunteered to help me fetch the car when the team bought it. I expect he'll be there when we shake it down once the weather breaks. The nut doesn't fall too far from the tree. Some of the best times with my Dad and brothers were when we would have to race each other at the drag strip. Have not hooked my brothers on this....yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdave Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 We (me and my 2 brothers) will be bringing our dad to PIR next race although he won't be driving. Next year my daughter will be driving with us, she has helped at three races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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