From 1993 to 98 I ran 15 plus events per season. In 1999 and 2000 I roadraced and Solo2'd. Then we got pregnant in February of 01. My little guy, Max, is 21 months now. I just about got out of all motorsports for about 2 years. The summer of 2001, before he was born, I ran 2 events. Last summer I ran 1 event and this summer I have 3 under my belt and may do 1-2 more. Next year, my goal would be to run 1 of 2 series that we have for 6-8 events total. In a few years, when he is old enough, I hope to do a Kart program with him.
I would not trade a thing for what I have now
I love being Max's daddy!
Money is another issue for sure (--cost of diapers, daycare etc.
), but at least your car is (partially) developed. Do what you can to "finish" before junior arrives--maybe even buy a spare couple/set of tires to just sit on if you can swing it--then you wont worry about that BIG expense later (now you will REALLY understand me being on my 50-doller-each-14"- Azenias soapbox). Time is the biggest enemy for me--I jokingly say that I have more money than time. Thats scarey
Hey, BTW, Michael--Congrats!
It is a blessing--no other way to look at it.