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I'll make this very simple
Driving on the street is not at all like driving on the track_period. I thought I was a good driver (and in terms of street driving ability I am) but one day at the track proved I have A LOT TO LEARN. There are huge fundamental differences between driving on the street and driving on the track. The too biggest for me are the line, and being at the limit the entire time. Firstly, if you are doing either on the street, you're a huge f**king moron because neither is remotely safe. Second, you only thought you were.
I agree with most of what tnord, hippo and DSC have been saying. We don't start young enough. American racing seems like more of a hobby (lately tending on the extreme variety) and those that do end up going far tend to do it going left. I think it's changing though. Ameteur clubs are growing and while we might not be a hotbed for the best in the world, there is plenty of talent at the ametuer level which in my opion is the best kind of racing to watch. It's fun, it's cheap, and generally the egos are pretty small. Plus you get to participate. I don't think the US needs to blow up in terms of motorsports, but I do wish they would offer us more coverage than NASCAR 12 hours a day. Hell I'm getting tired of the limited Aussie V-8 series (since I've seen the same race 3 times already).
Like most of you, I'd love to get into karting with my kids.
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Steve
93 240sx FB currently very clean and for sale
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