LOL... I don't know that I have credentials! I do like to drive. And I got lucky one year about 13 years ago and ended up with an old stock car. It was great and the most expensive thing I've ever tried as a hobby.
But, the guys on the track were helpful. Everyone there had to make it on his/her own. That isn't something racist. It's capitalism pure and simple. Heck, if I'd have been any good at marketing and not busy raising 2 little girls I might coulda found a sponsor and raised money and kept racing. It's how that is done.
Just dang. It isn't keeping any ethnic group out though. That's silly.
Maybe 'cause I'm just a die-hard racing fan, but I can't see how you get any more American than stock car racing. Anybody can make it - if you can do the work and make the connections. But it doesn't get handed to ya on a silver platter even when your name's Earnhardt or something. Jr. wouldn't be there if he couldn't drive.
I totally agree with you.
You will have a freepmail shortly. ;o)