Thinking about getting out...

[Sijray21]

I simply need to re-evaluate my priorities. Having the car payments, property tax bills, expensive maintenance bills, getting cut off by the pump at $75, and the headache of a trailer grossly outweigh the adrenaline rush I get out of the sport. Additionally, I find myself stressed out on weekends I instruct since I'm desparately finding time for myself to relax (since it's a quasi-vacation), not to mention the long drives to and from the track that leave me exhausted the following week.

Yes, I've considered cheaper alternatives, but even those come with other downsides that I'm really not eager to accept. Not having the time, energy, or place to regularly work on the car myself is also a big downer.

i feel very similar to almost every single point you have made

I've been considering the two-wheel route, but nothing will likely manifest until after I move to San Diego in a few months. Having a bike has it's advantages, but I'd be limited in using it since I can't commute to work in a suit on a bike (I could, but I won't), and I really don't have that much of a deathwish to combat rush hour traffic on one.

Regardless, my passion will never die for the sport, I think I just need to remove myself from it for awhile until I'm in a more comfortable position.

california is an awesome place to own a bike since you're allowed to lane split and cut your commute time by a significant margin in their terrible traffic. Good luck rethinking your priorities. You're a very level-headed individual and it seems you have hit a pit (of sorts). I don't have a doubt that you'll find a path that you'll be very happy with.