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Get Em Hooked While They’re Young
By Hope “The Other” Mueller

I will never forget my first trip to the Emerald Empire Sports Car Club’s autocross.  I was too young to even ride along, but my brother (Jeff Shultz) was racing his Datsun 510 in the Lane Community College parking lot.  Needless to say, I was absolutely fascinated, and it sparked my interest in cars at a time in my life when real ponies were much more interesting than mechanical ones. 

After that day, I started getting in the way whenever he pulled out the toolbox.  Jeff, being the nice brother that he is, was more than happy to let me be his gopher, and before we knew it I was actually bringing back the right tools. 

Fast forward 22 years.  In the beginning of the ’09 season, my dad (Jerry Shultz) decided to race his 2008 Cayman S and being a family of race fans, we all came out to support him.  It wasn’t long before we were all hooked and counting the days between races, even if it was just to watch and maybe catch a ride once in a while.  But lets face facts, the satisfaction of watching would only last so long before I had to try it for myself.          

Last year my dad was kind (or crazy) enough to let me pull his old daily-driven Nissan 240sx out of the shop, throw on some slicks, and give it a go!  I chose the number 77, not because it was the year I was born, but because it was how much HP the old KA24 had left with 230,000 miles on it.  I made some electrical tape numbers (don’t laugh, we’ve all done it) and hit the track for Icebreaker 2012. I had so much fun that day that I knew I would be back for more.
           
My dad was certain that either the motor, or more likely, the transmission wouldn’t last the season, and at that point we would have to pick a conversion and ready the garage.  But that was the beginning of 2012, and the car seems like it may be indestructible. So for now, I race the tired old Nissan, slowly, and often wonder if it is even possible to have more fun than I already am!
           
My car may not be very fast or powerful, but I enjoy every run, no matter how lost I am.  (After all, I did score the prestigious “Where the Heck Am I” award for 2012.)   This year I decided that I wanted to be more involved, so I volunteered to work as a Novice Coordinator.  Poor novices.  Wish them luck if you see me leading their course walk. 

Most of all, I am thrilled to have a hobby that I can share with my family, and while nothing can replace my real pony, lately I have been thinking less about filling my stable than I do my engine compartment.  The EESCC is a great club and I am proud to be a member.  I have been met with support and encouragement at every turn from my fellow members.  I highly recommend inviting your friends and family to enjoy a day at the track; you never know who you might get hooked!

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