LegendsRacer - Legends & Bandolero Racing Forum
LEGENDS => General => Topic started by: Legendracer24 on April 20, 2008, 06:56:20 pm
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Well, yesterday april 19th i ventured out to mountain speedway in PA for my first race. After finding out during practice that i was 6th fastest outta 20 cars on my first real race, i was very suprized. Well i had to race 7 pro guys in my heat, and i got 4th. SO that put me in 10th for the feature outta 20. So im working my way up the field, some guys crash, some spin...yadda yadda. Well lap 23 outta 25 comes along im in 6th place. Theres a caution. We go to restart, i shift from 3rd to 4th gear and the next thing you know, my engine explodes (literally) Pieces and oil everywhere, all over me in the cabin all over the track, people behind me of course couldnt see me, so what happens next? I get hit by 2 on coming cars, wrecking the back end of my car (bumper, clip, and fenders). So i get outta the car and whamo, theres an 8x6" hole in the block that has blown off and is about 20 feet away from the car. So now what? i get home and my parents go "tyler We're selling the car". Im about to end my life, this sucks, alot.
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Dang dude that sucks!!!! Hope your parents are not serious. Its not your fault that the back of the car got wrecked. heck its not your fault the thing blew up. thats racing.
Joe
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Why are they selling? As a parent of a son who has been racing for 9 years, I can tell you that it scares the ever living crap out of me EVERY time he is out there in the Legends car. He is good, and can handle himself with the best of them, but I still have this rush of panic every time. Now if this was your first race, and you were in a good wreck, you may have just scared them.
Then there's the cost, and sometimes the reality of that doesn't sink in until you pop an engine or have an expensive wreck.
Maybe try to figure out why they want to sell it, and see how you can help them deal with whatever issue they have. But be an adult about it.
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yea its definately the money issue because of the blown motor. Its really wierd actually. It blew a 8 or 9 inch tall by about a 6 inch wide hold in the front of the block. Interesting but a pain in my ***. Thats racing i guess. Were exploring other options. LHS engines in PA is selling a recently freshened 1200 for 2500$ so ill definately look into that being that its more affordable.
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Dont tell racers about that motor at that cost..If you want it you better move. Now that you put it out there I am sure at shop's phone will be ringing early...LOL
DAVE
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DAMN your right, if someone steals that motor before me, im gonna be one angry ranger. Actually. Me staying in this sport may depend on it! lol
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Tyler,
It is unfortunate that racing IS SO EXPENSIVE!!!
Just seems to be the nature of the game.
I HOPE THAT YOU ARE OK!!! ???
Like Tom; I am MORE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR WELL BEING!!!
If your folks have concerns; Then You need to address that with Them.
Would it be to your benifit to fall back, and re-group???
I Can't Say!
That will be something that you will have to come to terms on.
I Wish You The Best!
Steve
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Well, it does suck, but you gotta look at a couple things,
1) you got out of the car, and you're fine. Thats what matters. if mom and dad are concerned about safety, thats understandable, but look...youre fine, the car held up as it was designed. I still think Im safer in my little 10 foot long race car than in my wifes mini-van.
2) be glad you race legends...$2500 for a motor is nothing...a friend of mine needs a head on his modified...thats going to be over $2500 just for one head!
3)remember, he who has the gold, makes the rules! If they say you're done, it's their dime, you're done, cant hate 'em for it unless you can pony up the change yourself!
Good luck!
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$10,000 to $15,000 for a Mod Engine is exactly why I had to get out!
I'm sure the top dogs are spending more than that now days!!!
I did the bulk of my own engine work too, labor wise.
That has been a few years back. :-[
I just can't realistically afford that anymore.
I think Jim and Tom make some good points..............
(#1) YOU Ended Up OK! As a Parent; THAT IS My Main Concern!!!!
(#2) You might be able to find a wrecked bike that the engine will be usable for a reasonable price. Remember that you have parts from the blown engine that you can use also.
(#3) Can't expect the parents to cover "ALL" the costs..............
Find some sponsors to help defray the costs. Unfortunately, that will likely fall on your shoulders.
Don't be shy about asking friends, neighbors, other family members.
Read the threads on sponsorship. Might give you some good ideas!
IF "YOU" Truely want to race; "YOU" will be the one to find the solutions!
I'll help you with what I can. PM or Email me.
I Wish You The Best Of Luck!!!
Steve
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Working on sponsors (if you are not doing that already) will show your parents that you are serious about making it work. I can understand that they are a little freaked out after seeing the crash, but these are some of the safest cars going. I would much rather have my son in legends car over something like a racing kart.
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theres only one problem with finding more sponsors. My car is pretty much covered with them. I really dont have any more places to put them. You see, my parents would not have let this whole racing deal have happened without a crapload of sponsors to get me going. theyre paying as little as possible outta pocket to minimize their cost so. IDK what to do now. Im just waiting and hoping something good will happen.
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You could talk to your current sponsors and explain your situation. Maybe you could talk a little more out of each of them for the engine fund. Good luck and don't give up!
Geoff
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Did you pull your engine out and try to figure out what went wrong with your engine? Was it sealed or open? I'm just wondering and might save us some misfortune later on. Sorry to hear about it man hope you can get your hands on that 2500 deal!
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You could talk to your current sponsors and explain your situation. Maybe you could talk a little more out of each of them for the engine fund. Good luck and don't give up!
Geoff
Only problem with this is I can see someone saying "You blew your motor, cant buy a new one unless I give you more money? How 'bout you give me BACK my money since you wont be carrying out your half of the bargain and advertising my business".
Just a thought...
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That would be a concern.
As a business person, and/ or sponsor; I would expect to get my monies worth.
To just bail out on your sponsors is not a very reponsible thing to do.
As for running out of space for sponsor decals, etc...
You would be amazed as to how creative you can get!
Before dumping the car, explore your options.
Engines are going to blow. Wrecks are going to happen.
This is just a part of racing.
It's Not Cheap!
I've had to replace almost everything. Could have bought a good used car with what I've spent.
But, If I want to build my car; then I have to shoulder the responsibilty.
You can save your old, blown, engine for parts. That may save you time and money down the road.
I wish I had more positive things to tell you.
It Does Suck!
Best Wishes,
Steve
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You could talk to your current sponsors and explain your situation. Maybe you could talk a little more out of each of them for the engine fund. Good luck and don't give up!
Geoff
Only problem with this is I can see someone saying "You blew your motor, cant buy a new one unless I give you more money? How 'bout you give me BACK my money since you wont be carrying out your half of the bargain and advertising my business".
Just a thought...
I guess things are different down there ;D. Any of my sponsors would be more than willing to kick in a little extra given the circumstances. When I blew my engine last season I even had the other racers trying to help me out. I was offered someone elses seat in a brand new car for this season until mine was ready. I would rather run my own gear and mine will be ready ;).
Geoff
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My parents just told me tonight. IM officially done racing for now. They cannot provide any more money. I will sell my car for 3,000$ as a roller. Then i will save like hell and buy a new car next year? IDk. im just really bummed. Its alot for a 16 year old to handle at once.
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Tyler,
Any chance your parents will let you keep the car; then let You work like hell to repair it?
What about you buying the car from them?
Just some random thoughts.
Best of luck to you!
Steve
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If they will let you keep the car, you might be able to just do some appearances at your sponsors businesses or something while getting the money together for a new engine.
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Here's a motor for ya...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1200-cc-Legend-Race-Motor_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ98061QQihZ004QQitemZ140228682926QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
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Tyler,
Any updates???
Steve
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yes, actually. The car is sold. I have to just drop it off after memorial day weekend, because i negotiated a deal with my sponosors that if i show it off memorial day weekend, they wont make me give all their money back. Actually, just my main sponsor asked for half back. :-\ this whole situation sucks. I know if i just had the chance i could have done very well in this sport, now i have to wait till highschool ends. Seems like if you want to be a professional now, you might as well drop outta highschool, except dont worry im going to college first also. :) but after that who knows.
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Good to hear that you plan to continue school.
Alright; So time to regroup.
Find some work for the summer and start socking away money.
You'll be back in a race car before you know it!
Best of Luck!!!!
Steve
PS,
Stick around on the site. Never know what might happen.