<Misc>"boy racers"

Subject: <Misc>"boy racers"
From: HollySMAC@domain.elided
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 1996 11:42:19 -0400
><Misc>"boy racers"

A boy racer is someone with more car than brains or talent. They make it 
dangerous for all of us. Just because you are young and have a hot car 
you aren't automatically a boy racer. Some old Farts can also assume boy 
racer status.  If you have respect and knowledge of your car combined 
with respect and knowledge of your abilities and limitations you will do 
fine. I was proud that my 23 year old son ,who has a very modified VW, 
Jetta GLI went to Watkins Glen with me this month in my car and was fast 
but most definately not a boy racer. He was proof that you get fast by 
driving well not recklessly. I get faster everytime I go and I intend to 
keep driving within my abilities . BTW I am a little jealous that Wes, my 
son, has more natural ability :(  When I am on the track I listen to my 
instructor and dont get caught up in the "I have to prove how good I am 
syndrome". I am now in the intermediate group and can get into real 
trouble. I don't plan to let my ego cause a wonderful car to be crunched. 

I am impressed at how  the organizers and instructors of our Genessee 
chapter driving schools  make it a safe enjoyable experience. I am sure 
it is that way in other chapters and MY hat of to you all. Thanks. Go 
there - have fun and remember if we were real race car drivers they would 
pay us to do thi instead of us  paying to do this.  You are there to have 
a ball and learn how to drive  better not to race the next person and get 
FTD.

Holly McReynolds
BMW 325is
SCCA WNY region- BMW CCA Genesee
"I will walk where my own nature will be leading; it vexes me to choose 
another guide"- E. Bronte.