[Drew13]

This is the classic "Racers vs Track Day Enthusiasts" mentality. I would argue that Regional Novice Club Racing isn't THAT different from your average Int/Adv Track Day.

If a guy runs quick lap times during a track day, he'll probably run them in a race, and he'll probably get faster in a race, and he'll probably do well in a novice race. Some will prolly thrive more in a race setting and some less.

I do agree that what makes racing different is the competition. There is a start/finish line. The start and the last lap race to the finish line are my personal favorites, neither of which is experienced during a track day. If you want to see what you are truly capable of, you have to race at some point.

It's absolutely more intense, way more aggressive, and more expensive. It's also significantly more rewarding (regardless of where you finish) and a life experience I'd recommend to everyone.

Still at the end of the day it's Regional Novice Club Racing.