2. Explore and gather data about the available racing series or the events at the local tracks in your area. You need to experience and learn about what is happening and make a decision about participating. If the cars do not appeal to you, look elsewhere. Ask questions. Begin by asking the racers what they like and dislike about the series. Ask questions about the costs, the level of preparation, and the amount of time spent away from the track maintaining the cars. Ask lots of different people the same questions. See what the variation is in the answers. There are lots of choices, so make sure the type of car and the series is something you want to be a part of and that it suits your needs, both short term and long term.
3. Review the data and try to establish a match between what is out there and how it aligns with your goals. Look at the data about the series or local track and see if it supports your aspirations. Are the performance levels adequate for you? Are the costs to participate in line with what you think you can spend? During this analysis phase, see if the local track or traveling series fits your needs. Again, be honest with yourself.
The goal here is to keep moving...
The goal here is to keep moving into the next level, and Austin Murphy is planning for the future. The goal is Nextel Cup.
4. Once you have made a decision based on the data and goal alignment, you need to take action. Either decide not to race or start looking for a car. Whether you drive a new or used car is up to you. Just remember, if you are buying a car from a racer who will still be racing in the class you have selected, you will not get his best stuff.
5. Consider tooling, trailers, and equipment. It takes tools to work on a car, a trailer to get it to the track, and equipment to tune and maintain the car. Factor the cost of some tools even if you have plenty of tools at home, as you will still need some specialty tools to work on the car. Exercise some caution; you will need less than you think. Remember, you are not equipping a Nextel Cup effort.
Keep saying, This will be a fun and enjoyable experience. More than likely, it will be. Remember, attitude is everything.
Another way to look at the process of starting a team is to remember the acronym Races:Reasons you want to raceAcquire necessary data Compile and analyze the dataExecute-make it happen Supply-do what it takes to finalize the team