07-05-2009, 03:53 AM
Steve,
As Chris mentioned road racing is very competitive, but the atmosphere is very much a family. Quite often a racer will help another get his car on the track to compete against him/her. More time is spent at the track and most camp to offset the cost. When the track closes the paddock becomes a small town full of local friends. Occasionally a racer or two show up that are rude, but this is very unusual.
As Chris mentioned road racing is very competitive, but the atmosphere is very much a family. Quite often a racer will help another get his car on the track to compete against him/her. More time is spent at the track and most camp to offset the cost. When the track closes the paddock becomes a small town full of local friends. Occasionally a racer or two show up that are rude, but this is very unusual.