First Time Racing EVER - IMCA Hobby Stock

Going racing in any car for the very first time. IMCA Hobby Stock, Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway and Lafayette County Speedway.

[@DannyW1529]

Charlie, this is Dan Wemett, yep the same Dan Wemett that worked on your Uncle Carl's race cars for years. I want to thank you for creating the channel, it brings back so many great memories from your Uncle Carl's racing career! I'm so happy to see the videos & the pictures of some of our race cars from the past! Lots of late nights & hard work went into them all! I want to wish you good luck in your coming race season & hope all is well!! Dan Wemett

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

OMG... Danny!!! So good to hear from you. 😁 Would love to see you again! Feel free anytime to come say hello... sure wish Tom was here to enjoy this wild ride. Hope to do better this year! Miss ya bud.

[@jamiecollins9682]

10 for you! I started racing at 38 years old after a life of speedway on the outside of the fence. It's so cool to see someone live their dream finally pulling on the gloves and racing. FIve years later my two boys now race and love the scene.... Just remember it doesn't matter how well you do - you are still lapping that guy sitting on the fence wishing he would have a go..

[@lucasjonathan8108]

The Best thing to keep doing is remember every single time U strap in the Greatest reason to do anything n that's Family. Well Fun too n DONT EVER let it become a Job bcuz that Absolutely Sucks any Fun out of it rite away. Your a humble man doing it for All the Right reasons. Best of Luck, Continued Success, Stay Safe, n Always have Fun.

[@dawnmclees]

Just subscribed to your channel can’t wait to see your adventures and progress..

[@keithnishimura402]

I was the same age (54) and started in Street Stock. Go fast...Have fun...You will cherish the memories of the experience (both good and ugly) forever...You earned them...Enjoy!!

[@codyknudsen-r8x]

this is awesome i started watching your videos about a year ago and started building my first car and its been rough but hoping to make my first race this September in my pure stock. i love the videos keep it up!

[@chrisevenson9454]

Glad I found your channel, I raced imca hobby stock and stockcars for years in the Midwest. I had more bad nights than good but the good nights are the ones I always remember. Racers always help each other and I met so many good people at the races. Just have fun and try hard.

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Got a whole group of guys helping us... its the only sport where guys you are trying to beat will pitch in to help you! :-) Thanks for sharing your story!

[@1KatHoward]

Love love love this video! Love seeing all the family involved. Tom Emery on the cage as a ghost rider is awesome! Brought a tear to my eye. Keep it up. ❤️

[@17maraschick]

Hang in there! Thanks for sharing and filming your first moments! The learning curve is steep but when you get that win it’s all worth it! Give er hell!

[@user-mw5yk1gb2c]

Loved the video. I am in about the same boat. I am 52 and building my 1st race car. 1st race is next month and can not wait. I grew up watching my uncle and helping with his car. I have been looking for a channel just like this. Please keep posting.

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

We sound almost related! Lol.. Best of luck!!! Its tough getting started but worth the exoerience. Plan is to post a video once a week! :-)

[@SullivanRacingTeam]

As a Fellow racer and content creator loved the video liked and subed

[@Peter-V_00]

Great video Charlie, you went racing for the right reason , FUN, I'm really looking forward to your updates.

[@scottmccauley5620]

Great attitude, keep having fun and good luck this season

[@benwinders-et3lm]

Looks like a lot of fun! Can’t wait to see how this season shapes up!

[@CrizioTV]

Thanks man, inspiring to the younger gen

[@dannylane1441]

dude i was 52 and had a massive heart attach before i decided to do it. i race enduro in the south and love it. you never get too old to go fast.

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Stay healthy and stay quick! I know I'm not the only one out there our age willing to try to keep up with these kids. 😉 Hope you have a great summer too!

[@BeefsDad0]

Thank you for the amazing video currently I’m 20 trying to get myself in this I’m the first one in my family to go down this route

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

You'll get there if you want it bad enough... I'm only sorry it took me this long to finally get going! You are the right age... me not so much! Lol. BEST OF LUCK!

[@bradyalberson6]

Absolutely LOVE this! I’m just starting on my own for the first time (did it with my dad’s help and on his dime for years) and I have been amazed at how much work it is to start your own operation. Huge props to anyone for having the guys and gumption to go on their own and give it a try. Better than staying in the stands your whole life! Subscribed, best of luck this season buddy 👍

[@billburkhart]

Congratulations “ Old Man” on your first You Tube video, looks great!

[@rickroth7640]

An ole woman that supports you is first and foremost, you’re a lucky man!! Keep at and eventually that win will come.

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

I hope so! :-)

[@bruceplumisto]

This is fantastic!!

[@dougray1767]

Well done! Im 59 and have been TRYING this hobby for 30+ years. You make me want to keep on pushin (yes an REO reference) keep up the good work. I will definitely keep watching your videos!

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Keep trying... age brings patience anyway right?! :-) Enjoying this ride for however long it lasts is what its all about!

[@dougray1767]

@@oldguyhobbies3236 thanks for the encouraging words!

[@tommcreynolds4801]

Follow Your DREAMS. Just Because we aren’t 20 anymore doesn’t mean u stop Dreaming. I’m 46 and getting back in a Hobby stock after 22 yrs off do to bring a sole custody single Dad the last 15 yr and also taking care of My Dad. DREAM BIG. DONT be afraid. BE Afraid of not even Trying because we aren’t young anymore.

[@Tiptoetherat]

Love this video! Welcome to the racing family here ;-)

[@d.staten5954]

Good luck. Godspeed.

[@trevormiller7803]

I’m 33 I’ve built national championship mods. I tried my hand and tore up more then it’s worth. Got my best friend in it with compacts and we have s hobbit stock now. Your video hits home and just great. You didn’t pick a track to start as. She’s a monster

[@user-lk8yh7bu5o]

Great video! I run an Enduro car which is below your class, buy a car off the street get a helmet, seat belt and take the glass and interior out , go racing with other amateurs . I ran 2 races in the mid 80's. I am now 74 years old and having a ball . Car has run 6 races in the last 2 years and it's still together. Thanks for the video. Regards, Wayne Millsboro, De.

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Now THATS a great story!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@sniperman762]

I love you video got a little choked up but o well. Now I wanna finally go after my dream I had since I was a young boy. I'm in iracing right now but man you are my hero.. and awesome wife support she's a keeper

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Make it happen friend! :-)

[@Headerflame]

Good for you!!! I’ve done something similar. I’m 52 and my neighbor and his brother have a handful of race cars and after a cpl years of hounding them and them bumping up in classes, I got the call. So as it stands, I have three races under my belt and am having a blast! Looking forward to this season. Years back, I did do a cpl seasons road racing, drag racing and even back of the pack outboard hydroplane racing, but nothing comes close to the driving style on short dirt tracks in a 4 cylinder fwd. last race of the season, as luck would have it, I sat on the pole. I did my best to fend off other racers that had modified power plants and whatnot, I ended 4th on a 30 lap race. I’m pretty proud of that. Race is posted on my channel if interested.😁👍

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Will absolutely watch! And thanks for sharing... I know I'm not the only one out there trying. :-) Best of luck this year!!!

[@CompleteToiletGarage]

You did a great job the first time out!!!! My first time out was last June, and its been an itch that I cant scratch enough lol. It isn't about winning, its about getting out there and having fun! Being last on your worst day is still better than sitting in the stands not racing! Its been a long winter, about to start wrenching on our race cars (we got 5 of them, my friends and I are trying our damnedest to bring back dirt track racing in the north east. Its a blast everyone needs to enjoy!!

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

NAILED... IT!!! And best of luck to you as well this season! Its about trying, exactly as you pointed out. :-)

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Oh... and FYI, been following you for a while! :-) Really enjoy your channel!

[@bmanthe1]

Man this is awesome. My uncle also races mods at these tracks and was funny actually seeing his car briefly in this video.

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Who is your uncle??? My uncle raced mods too and that's exactly what made me want to do this! :-)

[@bmanthe1]

@@oldguyhobbies3236 Dave McClain in the 86 car. I'm in Minnesota but would like to make it out to Lafayette at some point this season. Hopefully I'll see you on the track, really enjoying the channel.

[@zachgould5964]

I raced karts (dirt oval) for a couple of years as a teenager and am hoping to get involved again as I approach my late 30s. Unfortunately, I need to get a much more lucrative career before I can even think about beginning! You will be up front in no time! From what I can tell all new stuff is not needed to win in a hobby stock!

[@TheIndianaFlatlanders]

Dont quit brother- You will get better

[@dylangransjean8855]

Keep working at it. The becomes better every time. Try not to over think things. Go fast man.

[@itskeopi]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@MyTIMPARKER]

Real life stuff right here !

[@norlinblack5017]

Very inspiring. Good luck this season. My step dad raced asphalt ,dirt ,and drag. Mainly asphalt, and when I turned sixteen he was gonna put me in a car. He woulda probably snuck me into a few races earlier. Unfortunately he died when I was twelve or thirteen. I’m 44 now and haven’t been back to the local tracks since then. I have considered doing what you are doing possibly on dirt but maybe asphalt. Depending on which is cheaper. Right now my finances aren’t ready to jump in head first but I hope to soon. I was thinking I was already to old for it and maybe putting a car together for my son but seeing you do it in your 50s makes me think my son can wait. ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!!

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

I would rather say I tried then wish I had. And I am in same boat, I wanted to go racing with my dad terribly. He didn't make it to see this. I couldn't go back to the track for years because it was our thing to do together. Now, I'm so happy I got past that and it reminds me of him every day. :-) BEST OF LUCK!!! Go get 'em when you can.

[@jasonlogan3209]

Just getting started on watching your channel. I enjoy the starting out stories like yours. I started one myself and I'm looking to continue it.

[@marktourville3751]

Love it. I’m the driver Owner Pit guy Tire guy $$$ guy Age 53 now 58 Dwarf racing in Florida Keep it up. Smile and back in one piece !!!!

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Keep it going! I'll keep trying too. :-)

[@GRAZINGARIZONA]

Ok fine, subscribbled. I always thought doin lemons races would be fun. Now I got to go watch yur other video's.

[@luke3757]

awesome video 🏁👍

[@jasondeshler3679]

Just a little piece of advice put your thumbs on the outside of the steering wheel. If they're on the inside and you wreck you're going to break both your thumbs

[@alexandergames7843]

I can't belive how natural you are on camera. I thought this was an established channel at first! I can't wait to get a race car and got on the track!

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Nope. Just an average dippy guy having some fun. ;-)

[@outcastmotorsports7425]

This is awesome my friend!!!! I haven't raced since July 4th weekend 2005 before my deployment. I got hurt and sold everything I had. I just bought another car for this season. I think I'm more nervous now than I was then. Keep on pushing forward. If I finish that's a win to me

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Thank you for your service, and I feel ya! Bundle of nerves and excitement every time out on the track! Best of luck!!! :-)

[@outcastmotorsports7425]

@@oldguyhobbies3236 Yes Sir, and thank you. You will get that W this year best of luck on the 2023 season

[@luckycaptianh417]

Great video man!

[@jameswallace1283]

Great video!!! defnitely gonna sup. I was 39 when i started racing karts. im now 42 and race outlaw kage karts at english creek, entering my 4th season of racing and the last two been rough. Keep up the hard work and cant wait to see more, Maybe a goal could be try for the Boone nationals.

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

That is a HUGE task! We went to watch last fall in person at Boone and man the competition is steep. Our best local guys struggle to make that one. ;-) We will keep trying all we can to get better and hey, maybe one day Boone?! Be fun to try!

[@nicklockhart5575]

I’m 42, and have always wanted to do this. I always used to think that it was unattainable for me because I don’t have any knowledge or experience, or a lineage in racing. This is immensely inspirational. Keep going man!. I hope to get there myself one day.

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Don't wait as long as I did... you'll figure it out, and make all the friends you can! Racers are good people. :-)

[@nicklockhart5575]

@@oldguyhobbies3236 Did my first race last Friday!

[@nicklockhart5575]

@@oldguyhobbies3236Hey Charlie! I did my first street stock race. Just wanted to let you know I finally stepped over the threshold. Like I said before, you’re a huge inspiration! Keep on racing and making these great videos.

[@jeffreyevens2033]

After my father's street license was taken away I decided to get back on the track after 32 yrs. At 62, I soon enter my 3rd 4-race 250 lap enduro season. My races mirrors your practice. 2 seconds slower, stay at the bottom, get freight trained every 7-8 laps. I've surprised myself by finishing 6 of the 7 races I ran. (20-35 laps down) it's been fun, I am learning, meeting my competitors, getting some help. Sounds funny but @ 60+ yrs. "I am a racecar driver!" Loved your video, Best to you this year!

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Getting out there is the hard part... you keep doing what ya' can and so will I!!! :-)

[@stevenlanham3506]

Go for man. You can do it.

[@jonvashon12]

just wanted you to know that i race a vintge race car in maine and i am 76 years old and my wife and i have a good time dong this together as a family for 4 years good luck his year.

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Thats amazing!!! What type of car do you run??? Love vintage AIRS cars in our area!

[@tjracing29ify]

Yikes. That’s scary shit. We had a track out here that was similar before my buddy took over the track prep. (We live in a desert). It can be done!

[@davidnessel1897]

Would love to c your racing videos. Watching from north ldaho

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

I think we'll have some fun with this! :-)

[@jakeupkingery8723]

It will be nice to race with you this year in darlington gunna be my first year in a hobby stock I’m starting off in a old beat up home built to see what happens and if I like it

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Welcome to the channel and see you at the track! If you're anywhere in the back you'll probably find me there. ;-) Hopefully we can get this rigs moving the right direction!

[@theoutdoorpreacher]

As a 45-year-old who has never raced, this video gives me hope. Thanks for posting. Where do you get your graphics at?

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

I do them all myself. :-) I bet you'll get out there!!! It's hard for sure, but very glad I did this.

[@baims8367]

1st TIME 4 EVERYTHING!! Be sure to only run 7 qts of oil in that crate even tho the pan says 8qts.. your in car sounded like u had her stuffed full of “erl”. U be surprised the difference in throttle response from 8-7 qts

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Thanks for the tip and good ear! I did have 8 in it. ;-)

[@baims8367]

@@oldguyhobbies3236 watch crate inside the guy who builds the crates I can’t think of his name but he’s on there w the lady and. He says by running klotz oil on dyno picked up 8 + hp. And says to only run 7 qts. We did that and totally different gas pedal !!

[@marshmower]

Union 76. Phillips 66. Merged with Conoco.

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

I had no idea! I just know it's been there forever and I hope it stays. :-)

[@martinb.8681]

A bonehead decision to just decide to go racing, buy a car and wing it learning as you go. Ideally you want to work on someone's pit crew and get a feeling the what it's all about as well as learn the set up and other tricks from the inside. That said I did the exact same thing in the 1980's. Exactly the same experience first time out, think you're going faster then you've ever gone in you life and can't catch up to the second to last car in the field. Took a year to get to mid pack, learned a lot of trade skills and had a lot of fun. Hardest you'll ever work in you life but strangely it doesn't feel like work while doing it. A monstrous waste of money that goes out so fast it's hard to add up by the end of the season. Make darned sure you have the resources because there is not such thing as racing anything on a budget.

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

You ain't wrong. ;-) At my age, I didn't feel I had the time to wait... and I learned a LOT doing things the hard way!

[@chrisburnsed6349]

Don’t be hard on yourself . Every track needs class field fillers .

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Thanks.... ? Hahahaha!!! Yeah ... I know my place. ;-) Trying to get better!

[@chrisburnsed6349]

@@oldguyhobbies3236 wasn’t meant bad. Just keep grinding and having fun. 👍

[@baims8367]

YOUD like and do better on ASPHALT!!

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Considered it... but my heart lies in the dirt! ;-) Just grew up on this type of racing and love the challenge!

[@vincegedeon6583]

DIRT AND CLAY SUCKS NEED ASPHALT

[@oldguyhobbies3236]

Asphalt is for getting TO the race track. :-)