Olitho

Occupy Race Tracks 2012

I am a member of racing’s 99%. I race cars, but have not yet made it to the professional level. I have driven cars for over 30 years, but have not really put in the practice time, mechanical work and study to be the best.

I probably do not have the skills to get there either. However, I now feel that I should be paid by the successful pro drivers for trying. It isn't fair that those drivers who have worked harder, have studied the discipline, have better setup their equipment and are more skilled should make all that money and have all that glory. Sure, they have their charities that they give millions of dollars to, but I am sure that they write all that off on their tax returns to reduce paying their fair share. Is that fair?

They should pay for my racing, buy me new cars, a new transporter and pay me some of their winnings. The whole system should be changed to accommodate people like me! Let's occupy a race track and demand that those who are better at racing pay for us who aren't as good.

Whining should get us something like media attention, sympathy and money for under-achieving.

Joy of 6

Oli,

Sign me up. Which tracks are you targeting first? Will get the car cover off and be ready to go in 17 minutes!

Ed

meldog21

And then we could all hang out with our tents in the pits/paddock area drinking, smoking pot, pissing and pooping where we are living, and leaving all our trash for someone else to clean up.

Dog

jimtway

Lol.

There was a lemons team at Buttonwillow named "Occupy Pit Lane". They had some good one liners on their car.

Charley Hoyt

I am with you Oli. It is so clear now .... Why isn't someone else paying for my lack of talent?

johninar

Does this mean I get gas stamps too?

jcsperson

And, and we should all have the same horsepower, weight and tires...

Oh wait. We already have that. It's called spec racing. Nevermind...

travisnd

I'm totally in...

TRACKMAN2

Ive been called a Micheal Jordan who cant afford a basketball...they pay their driver 8.5 million dolars...i said i would do it for $7.50 an Hour and no room and board ill sleep in my truck they just laughed!!!!!!! as for who it was youll find out soon!!!!!!

AU N EGL

and FREE TIRES

gbvette62

So is this movement just for drivers, or can crew members participate also?

After 30 years of "volunteer" crewing, for teams of the 99%, it's time that the 1% pay to take care of me too! Transportation to and from the track, catered lunch, a personal trainer to keep me in shape (okay, get me in shape) and someplace to sleep (other than the floor of the trailer), would be a good start.

Actually, as volunteer crew, we often sleep in tents and go without showers. I guess I was a part of the occupy movement before it was trendy.

So after thinking about it, count me out. I'm easy, free credentials and the occasional hotel room, will keep me happy for another 30 years.

68ragtop69

Sign me up!!!

ErnieN85

CNN would be all over it

Gman57

New decals for our cars..... just the concept not the final product

0Randy@DRM

This thread is funny

Randy

Olitho

I want one. I plan to Occupy Race Tracks 2012 as much as my budget will allow... or as much as the budget of Lewis Hamilton, Danica Patrick and David Pintaric will allow!

Gman57

I'm waiting on prices for Tee shirts right now.... this is a great way to promote racing!!!!

MYRX

Put me on the list for Tee Shirt as well. Maybe the back of the shirt can have a list of our needs: Free event passes, Fuel Stamps, Meal Cupons, Guaranteed bonus for participation, Pain and suffering pension plan. Best of all, no fault replacement car program.

WNeal

Me too,
Please send 6 new race cars and 100 new Hoosiers to my shop. I would like the cars to be black please.

It is about time to finally put an end to this travesty

PA Z06

Love it, its about time someone paid for me, it seems to be the american way