Drifter's Cove

While danger of drag racing is always present the general feel of all the racers and wannabe racers out there to feel the burning of tires and immediate acceleration of cars can never be ignored. That is why even though people know how dangerous it may be, they still go in to drag racing. But of course, as with other competitions, there will always be some do’s and dont’s on this kind of contest. I guess the main thing to consider when competing is to make sure to have a lot of brain power, instead of spending a lot of money on the horsepower.

Racers today will spend massive sum of time working on their race cars, but they would actually forget to have a time for themselves. With competition being so fierce and close in today’s’ races, each racer has to take time to look for ways to find a unique mental edge. Going cerebral can really get you a long way. The difference between a good racer and a great racer doesn’t rely on how good the car is or how lucky the driver is, but through mental advantage.

This goes to any kinds of sport as well… if you know how to play wisely, you can never really lose.

When I was a kid I thought that freedom means having a car. Driving and speed was my ultimate gauge for being a real man. I got my first car the moment I stepped into my legal age. It was my dad’s gift to me. The model is a second hand, ninth generation of Toyota Corolla E120, which I considered to be my first love. My driving lessons came ahead of that, thanks to my cousin and best friend. I could still remember those hazy afternoons where I would go straight to their house after school for my driving lessons. It’s probably one of the reasons why I wasn’t really into girls.

There’s plenty of fish in the sea but cars are much more fun. The urge of being behind the wheel, the freedom of speed, the magic of being transported into another place with the minimum time and the skills to beat all other cars in the road were really tempting. They’re not just the racing games that I play online, but it’s the real me who’s controlling it. I’m also thankful to my father not just for giving me a car but also for introducing me to driving signs and confusing road signs to get my driver’s license. Now that I’m working and have bought my second car, I can say that being behind the wheel is still my ultimate drive.