Just a Racer

[@DayNNyteDJs]

As a recently retired racer (16 years in the car and 20+ years at the track), I need this sort of video to get through my days. I miss it every minute of every day.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Unfortunately, it just doesn't leave your system. I know how you feel.

[@TroyTurner-x9p]

I watch this video everyday there's not a day goes by that I don't learn something new from this video there is nobody out there I think and say it any better than the way this video was put

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Troy! I appreciate it very much.

[@NoPronounsAllowed]

As a driver this touches my soul..... amazing job brother, thank you.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it. Means a lot to me.

[@EricSmith-bq5po]

Exactly!! Ditto.

[@nickystorbeck3149]

Awesome! My heart skips a beat every time my son lines up....

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Nicky!

[@morganwilcox6587]

As a future driver and someone who was born in to it this touches my heart. My parents quit racing a few mounts after I was born ,and we would go once a year. Till one year i fell in love with it it always was in me I just didn’t know. After that one race we went to . my dad got back in the race car . Now he is still driving and his race car is going to be mine. I find every single word he says is true . There is no getting away from racing. This is my favorite video I watch it all the time.

[@T1C45]

Lame

[@benjaminrizzo6573]

As someone who races to keep my family tradition alive and well! Alex is spot on! I've now lost count on how many times I watch this video bc it's that good!🏁🇺🇸😎

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Benjamin. Keep the tradition going! Best of luck to you.

[@ejfitzgerald4939]

I listen to this video everyday, thank you

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

You are welcome CJ. Thank you for letting me know. That means a lot to me.

[@gavinmarlinracing7g]

I love this man! My son races go karts and he's only 5! I let him listen to this video and he smiled the whole time! Go get'em!!!

[@kb5673]

J M my son is 10 and races karts he listens too this and watches it on every single trip too the track !!! Safe racing my fellow friend

[@ashleyschultz6256]

Safe racing to me i lisen to this ever race i go to

[@RobertEllis-gh7xh]

How true these words are.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Robert.

[@mitchiegxxr350]

Born into it. Racing is life, the rest is waiting

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Always find a way. Go make it happen!

[@debschlief6840]

Absolutely love this. I listen to it nearly every morning as my motivation for the day. My oldest brother raced dirt track for many years while I was growing up. Racing has always been in me. Thank you.

[@TronVila]

Nailed it. Thank you for making this

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching it!

[@Jus..having..a..say..13]

Empowering words.. thank u..

[@EricSmith-bq5po]

As a dirt racer my self, 4th generation, family started racing in 1936.. This video is PERFECTLY said.. WOW... Best description of what it feels like and is like to be a race driver. The passion, desire, up and downs. Great vid!!!!!!!

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Eric! Best of luck with your racing! Where do you race?

[@christopherwinter2099]

I. I am one of those people born into racing. Dads been racing Dirt since '99 in the Wissota series. Love my dad with all my heart I'm not just there for the fun but for the fact that right now I'm the only one that's seen his pain and suffering through this besides my mom, Stepmother, my dad's parents, my aunt, and his long time friends he's made along the way from highschool to now. I I'm a Farmers/Racers true son not just there to have fun but to help him when it's needed.

[@simflyr1957]

Please read my post. I too was was born into racing, but from a different aspect from you. I too am from a farm. Great post sir!

[@keithwashco5891]

Great video brother!

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Keith!

[@Andy-ib3nr]

Thank you for this, this will be my new inspiration before every race❤️

[@simflyr1957]

I live ½ mile from a 3/8 mi dirt track, the house I grew up in. I was on pit crews, I was on the vol FD and used to chase down Late Models. I met my wife of 40 years years there and this spring I am racing an Mini-stock @ 64). YES it IS in my blood. Great thoughts! I had to edit to add; when the cam is behind you that is my wheel and I cam drive it. I love Sprints. 2 tracks close to home (Dave is part owner) I knew his Dad. Bless you for this video!

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you. Good luck in your racing adventures. Congratulations on 40 years together.

[@T1C45]

I can't believe this video didn't hit 1 thousand 👍's. I think there should be 10 million 👍's. personally

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Sidebite, I agree!

[@kendashaffer4598]

I listen to this video before I pull out onto the track, very motivational

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Kenda. I am glad it motivates you. Stay safe!

[@RTDW]

I learned about this video in 2020 And its 2022 and I play it at least 3 times a month since I found it! Ugh!! Wish I could use audio for some clips!

[@hollywixom5974]

Translates to real life…. If you’ve ever been a single parent, this is my “job”everyday…. Life, living and success can all be the same analogy in your career.as it relates to your life. Like the Lion and Gazelle, no matter which you are you better get up running to succeed! And I do LOVE to drive fast on an open road!❤️🇺🇸

[@duelistalliance1071]

Man you hit every chord with this one. Truly a wonderful speech. Grew up around it. About to follow my dads footsteps. Gonna give it my all.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you! 110% all the time! Best of luck to you. What will you be racing if you don't mind me asking?

[@duelistalliance1071]

@@alexgrigoreas4825 358 late model class. "Semi late" my dad runs the supers.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

@@duelistalliance1071 I have always wanted to drive one just to see how fun they are. Keep me up to date on how its going, Good luck

[@simplywicked]

Goodness, Alex you sound like you're describing my brother to a T. The drive and passion. I Love it. I tell my brother and now nephew racing to. Drive it like you stole it. Thank you! They both drive a Texas Winged Modifieds and my nephew 1st year in the Bandit Sprint Car series in Texas. My brother had around 15+ yrs racing.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Alysia. The passion never leaves you, Even when you don't get to race anymore. I appreciate your comment. Good luck to both of them in 2020!

[@simplywicked]

@@alexgrigoreas4825 Good Luck in 2020 yourself.

[@benrizzo2413]

Amazing and rt on point

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Ben

[@benrizzo2413]

Alex Grigoreas welcome...

[@bigbadtrav5227]

I don't know why I even watched this but it's cool I've been driving for 11 years at 22 years old and I'm getting better every race and to think just 2 years ago I almost quit is kinda scary I grew up In the pits of my local track and hopefully I keep my career going and I'm hoping I can give kids the will to get into this amazing sport

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Taking a break is ok, but eventually you'll be back doing it again. Keep it up!

[@lancia037rally]

Hi, Alex. great video!! I'm also a race driver and 2020 was meant to be my first complete season of racing, with a new car and an amazing team, but here in Europe almost all races have been suspended due to the quarantine. So, thanks for the motivation, and for remembering us that passion is still there, It's really helpfull these days...

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you for the comments. Unfortunately we are all in the same boat as far as racing being suspended. I hope your first full season is a successful one, when we all get to race. Best of luck to you, be safe!

[@elwoodblues8370]

awsome man !!!

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@lil.PANDOO]

I needed this. I want to race. I currently race go karts, and I want to race micros. My dad raced legends, microsprints, slingshots, 360s, and more. My family split when I was young, and unfortunately no one supports me in racing except for my dad. This video really boosts my confidence that someday, I will roll out onto that track.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Never give up on your dream to race. You can do it!

[@hdstrong93]

Haven’t meet your personally but was watching you on Saturday 4/14/18. Man that yellow robbed you. Was thinking about this video the whole time. Great job. You are who I cheer for when CLS come to Ventura. This video is motivation. Keep it up.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Jason Horton Racing thank you Jason. That means alot to me.

[@manybikes]

Wow Alex, this is deep! This is my ADV motorcycling mentality. Taking BIG bikes places they "should not be" according to most. Sometimes I don't make it but it becomes an experience to learn from. Great video. Subbed... Thanks for the feedback on my POF Video. Strange it lost all audio and imagery for that duration. Fixing and the correct edit will be up shortly. Thanks!

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

This applies to my riding also, just don't have any videos yet. Thank you Kyle.

[@manybikes]

@@alexgrigoreas4825 what are you riding these days? Are you still in CA?

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

@@manybikes 2020 ATAS, still in upland. In fact, waiting for my GPS,s I ordered from you.

[@manybikes]

@@alexgrigoreas4825 which “you” ??? Chap, Mountain, MotoCity, or my Amazon links? J/K but not really! Hey, I’ll be back in CA here in Feb. Lets go RIDE!!!

[@manybikes]

Shoot me a DM and I’ll send my #

[@7racecar7]

Well done! Great Job on this Video..

[@michaelcowland9786]

Raced all my life true words ❤

[@coltonczapanskiy8528]

I have been working my butt off the last 2 years to make the money to buy a race car, I race on iRacing a lot and I always watch this video before a big league race or just before a long race. This video is awesome! Thumbs up for you man!

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Colton , thank you. That really means a lot to me. Keep digging, set your goal to it and it will happen. Just get out there and race. Doesn't matter if it's Iracing, a go kart, or whatever , just do it. I wish you the best of luck. Keep in touch and let me know how it's going. I should try that Iracing thing some day.

[@coltonczapanskiy8528]

@@alexgrigoreas4825 Thank you that means a lot too amd I have been trying to set that goal since I was 11 amd im almost 15. You should try iRacing, there's idiots out there but most of it is really experienced racers and it's always fun.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

@@coltonczapanskiy8528 I'll give it a shot when I am done building my new computer

[@coltonczapanskiy8528]

@@alexgrigoreas4825 Noice

[@TFWS6]

This video inspired me to give it one last shot. Raced from 3 years old up into my mid 20’s. Haven’t raced in 15 years. I just can’t put it to bed yet. I have a car. Anyone got a trailer I can borrow?😂

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

That is Awesome! Do it! find a trailer. Thank you for watching. Good luck!

[@sparkstyson]

Great video

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Tyson

[@gwillard19]

Excellent!

[@maxboostedsupra]

This is great!

[@kennmomemilyharrishobertup521]

Racing. Its all i ever think of. My wife understands. But she hates that its all i think of But she gets it. Im a just racer. My day job is just a day job. I am the car. The car is me.

[@shawnousley6606]

Best video I've ever seen bad ass

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Shawn

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

we race at numerous tracks through out southern California, Ventura, Bakersfield, Santa Maria, Perris and Imperial.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Name is familiar but I can't say I remember him directly.

[@cpittman2163]

My 14 yr old son races Outlaw 250 & Jr. 3 flat karts. This was his bedtime story tonight.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you! Whatever we can do to encourage our kids to race! Thank you again for watching! Best of luck in his racing !

[@jessemontague8623]

Racing is fun but I'm not talking about the money or trophy it's fun to get on the ractrac and rac.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

I agree Jesse

[@chrisleduc2665]

I am new to circle track i heard this and it makes me want to push just that much more

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Chris, Best of luck to you!

[@chrisleduc2665]

No sir thank you for motivating me

[@duvall1157]

Amen

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Thank you Eric Renner , I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@ConRon]

What track do you race at? I race at Blackbird (I'm still in Quarter Midgets) which is right next to Airport Speedway, which a few of my friends race Micros at.

[@burtonzlaw7373]

you think about what you have to do

[@sethdyer9467]

Be hasent raced sence 3 years in like 2016 was his last year

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Don't worry Seth, I'll be back out for a few races soon.

[@MC-Jacko20]

Ok I'm just so curious how can people afford race cars and formula 500s and 410 sprint cars like it's so hard to get money to buy race cars I have a gokart but how the hell do people make this much money and be able to buy race cars what the hell separates us without race cars and without lots of money and my family has lots of money but not enough to race a bigger race car so for years I have tryed making money I have two businesses but I still can't make enough money help me please understand how to make money

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Go over and beyond what you think you are capable of. Get experience and market yourself. Best way ...and work extra hard. Race whatever you can afford, doesn't matter what, just do it the best you can.

[@duvall1157]

Amen