RE: Road RAge

[WPaddles@aol.com]

I almost hate to say it but, I am in the same boat as Seann.  I am always looking for that hole and always trying to get around the next guy.  I actually told my wife that I think I have a serious illness hehehee.  

When I get on the road in the mornings, I tell myself that I am going to take it easy and not be a Jerk, then something comes over me and I start driving like an asshole again.  Especially when some poor sap in a Mustang GT thinks he is going to break it down for me.  I wish I had nickel for every one of those guys that I have embarrassed.

As far as racing in Autocross events...  I do that and now I am just a lot better at driving like an asshole.  It feels good to dodge cones in a parking lot and it definitely makes you a much better driver but I always end up driving like some sort of Jerk on the road.  I have even tried SCCA road racing and it didn't slow me down either. 

I think that Khan has the right answer though...  I think as soon as I have children I will realize what it's like to have see some Jerk fly by me and I will probably think about what an ass he is for not thinking about the people on the road that have families with them.

Anyway... that's just my 2 cents.  Seann, maybe you should try going to a couple Autocross events so you will at least become a better road rage driver or have a couple of Kids and trade the Jetta in for a Dodge Caravan. 

Take Care guys,
Justin (vwtrendz@aol.com)