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Re: I want to be a Grand-Am Sports Car Driver

Ryan,
Print Stevie D's reply! Post it somewhere you can see it regularly. ALL GOOD POINTS. Especially follow your passion!
I would add:
1. Seat Time with a Plan! Have a plan! Otherwise you are just having fun/frustration and writing large checks which every one is happy to cash.
2. Don't go into debt to fund the racing. Make a budget and plan accordingly. Business decisions in an emotional environement are difficult. Forget the TV stories of so & so "mortaging the farm to run the 500". Very bad plan and takes a passion and turns it into a nightmare.
3. Put yourself in a good environment. Like choosing a college it will not take the place of your own study habits but surround yourself with those trying to HELP YOU rather than just run another customer through the system. This applies at every level of racing! This forum is a very good place to begin.
Best of luck to you!
JP
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