Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett
I had to build my first car mowing lawns and opening a savings account at fifteen, then when I was sixteen started working. Raced with my own money, still do, parents helped a few times, but loaned me money, I had to pay them back.

BTW first car was given to me in exchange for lots of yard work, it had a blown motor (EF Civic) I then built it for an SCCA race car.
Exactly. I did the same thing. I work for my money, and race with my money...or sponsors