How do I convince mom to let me drag race

[K1SSRSS]

Originally Posted by patternpilot

It has nothing to do with who owns the car and pays the insurance. It has to do with living under your parents roof and living by their rules. As long as you live by those rules you will be fine. I know you don't understand, but just coming here and asking for advice on how to convince your mom to break her own rule, shows that you are not mature enough to drag race. Wait until later in life and do what you know to be right.

Well Said...

[Explit Player]

Alright. This got me almost nowhere but I got advice from some understanding people that actually know why im asking this. Other advice that doesnt pertain to my situation. But thank you to who all has actually given me a positive answer.

And a way to think of this, if I want to be responsible enough to race on a strip, and not the streets, why does this show im inmature. Im 17. Heck yea im not as mature as you 30,40,50yr olds on here. I can see you took this the wrong way of me trying to break my moms rules. Dad is completely fine with me doing it and he knows I can drive. But mom is mom and thats why I needed ADVICE. not criticism.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Explit Player

Alright. This got me almost nowhere but I got advice from some understanding people that actually know why im asking this. Other advice that doesnt pertain to my situation. But thank you to who all has actually given me a positive answer.

And a way to think of this, if I want to be responsible enough to race on a strip, and not the streets, why does this show im inmature. Im 17. Heck yea im not as mature as you 30,40,50yr olds on here. I can see you took this the wrong way of me trying to break my moms rules. Dad is completely fine with me doing it and he knows I can drive. But mom is mom and thats why I needed ADVICE. not criticism.

The thing is you need to understand, your mother will worry about your safety all your life. Even after you become that 30, 40 or 50 year old man. Some of us are telling you things to make your life at home easier. Its best to listen to what your mother's concerns are and address them in a calm and adult manner. Respect her decision and most of all don't keep bugging her about it. Remember, if mom ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.

[Explit Player]

Thank you AngryBird. Youre always helpful and i know what youre saying. I know what all of you are saying. Its her car and not mine. But she hasnt driven the car in over a year and my name is on the insurance. The car is infact technically mine according to papers, and the insurance may be paid from something that I dont have to disclose to anyone but it seems SOOOOO IMPORTANT. Nobody on here knows where the car came from in terms of the savings spent on it but it was from a passed family member and that isnt the point. The terms of my mother owning it needs to be finished. The reason she wont let me drive on track is for MY safety. Not the car.

If I recall my own original post. It was inquiring about changing my mothers mind about the drag strip and how safe it infact is. Not "What are reasons for my mom to not let me track the car" boo hoo. Thats your opinion and they were NOT requested.

And im not being hateful, ungrateful, or spoiled. If I knew any of you, and you knew any of my friends or family, you would understand that my Camaro is my life. It is my most prized possesion, I have done so much to keep it maintained. It only has 6500mi as of yesterday and it was manufactured in mid 2009. There is not a single reason you can call me inmature. My mother realizes that I have an awesome vehicle and sees why I want to track it. She understands. But she thinks that a drag strip is full of idiots that have never driven a car with 100+ rwhp. Which is obviously highly incorrect. If I even raced, my buddy that I know for a fact is too slow to loose control would be my only opponent for the longest time. Just as a precaution if I were to cross lanes to something bad were to happen I wouldnt contact another car because of the distance between us. Im not stupid. Im the safest driver at my school in many peoples opinion. I know what im talking about, and I know how to handle so much. My dad has raced his Camaro many times before I was born. A 68' running low 9s. The reason he got out is he started saving money for our family when I was born. My obsession comes from him. He tracked his Camaro, I just want to follow in his footsteps. Cars are so much safer now, with airbags, traction and stability control, and just additions in those areas, I just dont see the logic behind it being a large issue in saftey for her. This is as far as I want to go with this thread and I have gotten as much use out of it as I can. I hope me explaining my cars life story can give all of you some closure.

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by Explit Player

Thank you AngryBird. Youre always helpful and i know what youre saying. I know what all of you are saying. Its her car and not mine. But she hasnt driven the car in over a year and my name is on the insurance. The car is infact technically mine according to papers, and the insurance may be paid from something that I dont have to disclose to anyone but it seems SOOOOO IMPORTANT. Nobody on here knows where the car came from in terms of the savings spent on it but it was from a passed family member and that isnt the point. The terms of my mother owning it needs to be finished. The reason she wont let me drive on track is for MY safety. Not the car.

If I recall my own original post. It was inquiring about changing my mothers mind about the drag strip and how safe it infact is. Not "What are reasons for my mom to not let me track the car" boo hoo. Thats your opinion and they were NOT requested.

And im not being hateful, ungrateful, or spoiled. If I knew any of you, and you knew any of my friends or family, you would understand that my Camaro is my life. It is my most prized possesion, I have done so much to keep it maintained. It only has 6500mi as of yesterday and it was manufactured in mid 2009. There is not a single reason you can call me inmature. My mother realizes that I have an awesome vehicle and sees why I want to track it. She understands. But she thinks that a drag strip is full of idiots that have never driven a car with 100+ rwhp. Which is obviously highly incorrect. If I even raced, my buddy that I know for a fact is too slow to loose control would be my only opponent for the longest time. Just as a precaution if I were to cross lanes to something bad were to happen I wouldnt contact another car because of the distance between us. Im not stupid. Im the safest driver at my school in many peoples opinion. I know what im talking about, and I know how to handle so much. My dad has raced his Camaro many times before I was born. A 68' running low 9s. The reason he got out is he started saving money for our family when I was born. My obsession comes from him. He tracked his Camaro, I just want to follow in his footsteps. Cars are so much safer now, with airbags, traction and stability control, and just additions in those areas, I just dont see the logic behind it being a large issue in saftey for her. This is as far as I want to go with this thread and I have gotten as much use out of it as I can. I hope me explaining my cars life story can give all of you some closure.

I'm about to piss you off but I don't care... you need to hear it. (Show this post to your mom and dad, I dare you)

Not "What are reasons for my mom to not let me track the car" boo hoo. Thats your opinion and they were NOT requested.

You got EXCELLENT advice, but it wasn't what you wanted to hear. Tough. This is about honoring your mother, not you getting your way by getting advice on how to manipulate her.

And im not being hateful, ungrateful, or spoiled

Yes you are... You're being hateful when you respond with "boo hoo" you're being ungrateful and spoiled by not dropping the issue with your mother.

Im the safest driver at my school in many peoples opinion. I know what im talking about, and I know how to handle so much.

Oh boy, this comment is a real hoot! You have no idea who has been giving you advice, all you know is it's not what you want to hear. You're response should never be, " I know what im talking about, and I know how to handle so much." You have sooo much to learn. I've been driving professionally for 27 years, I learn new things all the time. When you have it figured out, it's time to stop before you kill someone.

Take a step back, give your mom the honor and respect she deserves, and drop it.

OR... tell your mom & dad you want to build a car to drag race on your dime. (not the Camaro) By the time you're done building it you may be ready to make a run down the track, and you'll DAM SURE have a better attitude about it.

[HeavyIOM]

It's funny how the non good advice is just stuff he didn't want to hear lol

You know I thought I was the safest and best driver there ever was when I was 17. Boy was I wrong, just like you are. Typical teenage cockiness.

[Explit Player]

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

I'm about to piss you off but I don't care... you need to hear it. (Show this post to your mom and dad, I dare you)



You got EXCELLENT advice, but it wasn't what you wanted to hear. Tough. This is about honoring your mother, not you getting your way by getting advice on how to manipulate her.



Yes you are... You're being hateful when you respond with "boo hoo" you're being ungrateful and spoiled by not dropping the issue with your mother.



Oh boy, this comment is a real hoot! You have no idea who has been giving you advice, all you know is it's not what you want to hear. You're response should never be, " I know what im talking about, and I know how to handle so much." You have sooo much to learn. I've been driving professionally for 27 years, I learn new things all the time. When you have it figured out, it's time to stop before you kill someone.

Take a step back, give your mom the honor and respect she deserves, and drop it.

OR... tell your mom & dad you want to build a car to drag race on your dime. (not the Camaro) By the time you're done building it you may be ready to make a run down the track, and you'll DAM SURE have a better attitude about it.

Alright stranger. Im so pissed off now that I read half of it and realized you are a pro racer and you are my guardian angel, plus I am in danger of killing someone cause I want to drag a car.

[jrhagen]

Grow up.

[Explit Player]

Originally Posted by jrhagen

Grow up.

Im 17 haha, please make me a machine that accelerates time so you can make a valid comment.

Ah lord. Aha, this thread is so full of people who are just butt hurt because I have had a car handed to me and I wanna enjoy it to the fullest extent. There are some decent people here, but I guess they are overshadowed by people who want me to "Grow up"

Its my household, its not my prob if you think im disrespecting my mom. If I was they would have taken the car completely.

[jrhagen]

Your posts show you are not ready to race. I would not line up next to you.

[Explit Player]

Originally Posted by jrhagen

Your posts show you are not ready to race. I would not line up next to you.

Please do. I would cry if you wont do it. Its the only reason I want to race.

[jrhagen]

Put the shovel down, you are done digging.

[Explit Player]

Originally Posted by jrhagen

Put the shovel down, you are done digging.

Brb imma go buy an excevator.

[Explit Player]

"Put the shovel down, you are done digging." -jrhagen