Thursday, November 10, 2005

Dragster, Stream of thought

Okay, this has been rumbling for quite some time. Just read ussmariner post and a line caught my eye and my mind. It went something like, if you want 5 cents, don't ask or 3 cents. Okay, I would probably hope to make 2 cents work and die trying, what a noble effort (i would tell myself). So I need a 5 cent plan. One that is equitable and Elliot can grow and be nourished in. I want to race. Really I want to put on a good show and have others compelled to do the same. The smell and sound of nitro in the air. Long, smokey burnouts, dry hops to the line and wheels up launches. Cut great lights and turn on the win light more often than not. Talent and tuning without any electronics to pick up the lack. Pits are for hospitality and reaction time game is a destination. Food is great and drinks welcome on a warm afternoon. The whole operation shows up at many locations to give the curious a hands on embrace of this work of art.
So what will it all cost? Will other's hearts be touched? Will their soul be stirred in ways that call for embracing this sport? Not for me to decide who responds. Rather, my desire is to honor history and the artform as well as the community itself.