Sometimes it is really hard to express feelings especially when there are feelings of loss involved. I think many old school fans who complain (including myself) have to go through that...somewhat like one grieving the loss of a loved one. After the grief, things are never the same, but tolerable...and even enjoyable if one allows others and other things to enter their life.
I know, you may think that is corny. So what! Call me corny, I don't care. I have watched folks air out their grief and deal with their losses (I'm talking about the loss of racing the way it was when we liked it the most) here on this site now for over three years. RacersReunion is for some...simply put....therapeutic.
Many have asked me what I wanted to accomplish with RR. One of my favorite answers it to build a bridge between the past and the present. We, as a group, are figuring out how to preserve our beloved history and still enjoy racing. This is proof to me the bridge construction is progressing. Racing needs us old pharts whether or not they are willing to admit it. And we all need "big-time auto racing" to succeed....whether or not we are willing to admit it.
And now that Charlotte Motor Speedway has taken some of The Legends otherwise tightly held coins and given him and his grandsons memories they will carry for the rest of their lives.....I know there is hope.
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Founder/Creator - RacersReunion®
