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Expert: - 7/30/2011


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Hi, I am 20yrs old and very interested in starting a career in rally racing. I am attending UTI now and I am almost done. I have loved cars and everything about them for a while but I feel like just fixing them might not be enough. I have always loved racing but never knew how to get started. I really feel like driving could be my calling. I live in Chicago and I have been trying to find more info online but it seems very scarce. Any advice in getting started in rally??

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Yes, Though I know almost nothing about rally, I do  know that it is more popular in the north than around here. Start by visiting www.scca.org  which is the main page  for the Sports Car Club of America. You will find a very large region in the Chicago area and someone there should be able to help you get started.

That's about all I can offer , but the SCCA should ba able to fill your immediate needs, and answer questions you may have.

Good luck
Dan Liddy
Sarasota, Florida  

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Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.

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I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !

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