Originally Posted by
howardcano
There is a third option: race with whoever is your speed. As I get older, I find that I don't much care where I finish, as long as I had a good race for that position. On any Sunday, only one guy will win the race, but everyone can have fun.
Tell me about it. As I approach the big 7 OH in the not too distant future, blind in one eye and tremors in both hands I'm surprised I can drive as well as I do. The thrill of this has always been about racing someone. Sure its nice to win, but I'd rather race someone bumper to bumper for the entire race and get beaten than win a race by three laps over the second place car. I'd rather slow down and race with a slower car than just go out and just run laps. It's also good practice for me too - driving in traffic. And it helps the slower driver see where his line is slowing him down.