Gasanova

Excited to have a feature of the Gassers in the latest Gasser wars magazine. A good article written by Bruce Taylor. 👍
A great pic of Gasanova

Racing isn't just a sport- it's a financially, sleep-depriving relationship-straining addiction with the occasional smell of burnt rubber to keep us coming back. We don't just make sacrifices for racing- we burn our sanity at the altar of speed.

First, let's talk money. Normal people save for a house, retirement, or maybe a vacation. Racers? We throw every last dime into tires,fuel, and parts that will definitely break at the worst possible time. You know you're a racer when your car has a brand -new set of slicks, but your fridge is filled with nothing but instant noodles and disappointment.

Time? Gone. Say goodbye to weekends, family events, and any hopes of a normal sleep schedule. While your friends are out partying, you're in a freezing garage at 2AM, covered in oil, screaming at a bolt that refuses to move. And when race day finally comes, you wake up at an ungodly hour just to get to the track, where you'll spend all day baking in the sun, breaking parts, and questioning every life choice that led you here.

Relationships? Oh, you mean the people who pretend to understand why you are spending thousands to drive down the strip for a couple of seconds. Dating a racer is a test of patience- especially when they realize they'll always come second to a car that is constantly on jack stands. If you ever hear, "It's me or the racecar," just know that the racecar has already won.

And let's not forget the physical toll. Normal people go to the gym to get fit- we just wrestle a stubborn suspension bolt until our arms go numb. We willingly strap ourselves into a 100-degree cockpit, endure the smell of boiling brak fluid, and risk sunburns that make us look like freshley grilled lobsters- all for a few seconds of adranaline-fueled glory.

At the end of the day, despite the broken parts, empty wallets, and permanent garage grime under our fingernails, we keep coming back. Why? Because there's nothing like the thrill of going fast, pushing limits and knowing that for a few fleeting moments, all of the sacrifices were absolutely worth it.

More photos from a great days racing.

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Another great feature of the Gasser Nationals at the Nostalgia Drags.
Gassers are at the 40.45min mark if you want to skip ahead.
Good footage throughout the video.

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