[FastCarFan]

Bert makes a very good point -- the "single minded determination".

For example, I would love to race, but I haven't. I could say that I can't afford it, but that is a cop out. I don't have the single-minded determination.

In my case it comes down to choices. I have limited income & I have chosen to put $ toward retirement savings, vacations, college tuition for my sons, house payments, etc. Heck, I recently even spent $ on new dining room furniture! I have "chosen" to not spend my $ on racing.

I could also buy a much smaller house, trade "down" to a cheaper daily driver, etc.

And it is not all $ -- it is also about time. I have chosen to spend my time on things other than racing, such as spending as much time as possible with my family, working on my career, etc.

I am not saying that those who race do not do these things, but rather, in my case, it comes down to choices & the decisions I have made.

Bottom line, I would love to race. However, I have made a conscious decision to not spend every possible $ & all of my time on racing. To be the best at anything usually requires a total commitment.

Those who have made it did so -- in part -- by making a total commitment of their time, $ & lives to racing. Money (family or sponsor) makes a huge difference, as does luck. Luck on the track (including not getting hurt), luck finding sponsors, luck choosing the right series & equipment, etc. In fact, talent is also a matter of luck.

Great conversation...Keep it going.