4 IL & Ee Hid 0 i el: VORTEX sie ® [= 3 & : )y r the ays; 11be Fri- ft in fii { sin ving / a F/A\S : s The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, December 22, 1999 5 Racing (continued from page 1) was happy with how things went for us,” said Giadosh. Road races, as the name sug- gests are held on streets where drivers face a medley of challenges not commonly found in other types of auto racing. “This is definitely a more demanding form of driving than is required if you're going around in circles on a track,” said Giadosh. “It's true raeing in the European tradition and requires a high level of driving skill be- cause negotiating turns efficiently and shifting gears correctly can be the difference between win- ning and losing.” Giadosh, who was fascinated by automobiles from childhood, began to consider racing as a ca- reer after watching a Formula 1 race on television. “I remember thinking, wow, I'd love to do that,” he said. “When I first got started inracing it was as a drag racer but then I made the move to road racing because it meant spending more time in the cars and that’s what I love.” When he isn’t in the cars, Giadosh can be found fixing them. “We own an auto body shop so I'm pretty busy all year round, either with the business or with the rac- ing,” he said. “Both things comple- ment the other. Racing is fun but it is a business too and a lot of what you need to compete suc- cessfully in business and racing overlap.” The Carey Giadosh recipe for achieving goals includes one part determination. “This is not an easy sport to break into,” he said. “It’s not profitable for a long time so “This is not an easy sport to breal into. It’s not profitable for a long time so you have to be patient.” Carey Giadosh Local auto racer you have to be patient.” Education and experience are invaluable, especially in auto rac- ing where a single mistake can result in tragedy. "LCCC has a program in racing design,” said Giadosh. “It's own of only about five colleges in the country to offer these classes. That is a great place to start if you're interested in rac- POST PHOTOS/KASIA McDONOUGH Carey Giadosh posed with his race cars in his Dallas garage. ing.” Once a driver has established contacts and lined up sponsors to cover expenses, money may be available for things besides car repairs. “We actually had a good year this year, we didn’t have any major collisions so all three cars are in good shape,” said Giadosh. Safe driving and several wins translated into a big pay day for one local organization. “We are a non-profit race: team,” said Giadosh, who serves as financial chairperson for the local unit of the Arthritis Foundation and helps organize the annual Mini Grand Prix. “We donate all the proceeds from our victories to the Arthritis Foundation; it feels good to know I can make a difference just doing something I love to do.” (e111 (570) 654-5758 « (570) 654-5707 Hours: M- F10to 5: M & Th. '1il 8; Sat. 10to 4 From Scranton: Two Miles South of Howard Johnson. 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