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Old 12-11-2009, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by rogue View Post
Yes and no. I am in pain management over at USC center for pancreatic diseases. I suffer from chronic pain daily. My ability to work/drive my cars has been impacted greatly. Some days I manage to get out and enjoy them, but for now, the cars are the only things keeping my mind sane. This condition is likely for life, so I'm working on finding a happy medium between the pain, and living my life.

I will say one thing though, I don't feel any pain when I'm focused at the race track. I am far too busy trying to not kill myself and keep the car on the track. I have to take myself off my pain meds the day before any track day, so track days take some real dedication and suffering to even attend and go to. Its worth it, and I'm putting all my heart into it. I got a dog, and thats helping quite a bit as well. Funny little critters are great companions.

Hes already been up to 145mph in a chance encounter with a Ferrari F430. I was absolutely SHOCKED to find that I was still pulling away from it when I shifted into 5th. I expected the Ferrrari to blow by me, and it was the first and only chance I've had to use 5th under full throttle. Big block torque sure does come in handy. The ferrari owner was shocked and pulled up next to me and gave me a huge thumbs up and a grin and then shook his head. He was baffled. His wife was laughing her head off. He messed with the wrong camaro.

The dog didnt even flinch at high speed, he was in his crate and belted in
Sorry to hear it man. It has to suck constantly being in pain. Your car is badass, lets see a pic of your dog.
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