Just a addition to what Rich said: In 1980 our country entered into a severe depression economy which amongst other things bankrupt the company I was employed by.
To stay alive, I worked for the next three years in the Oil Fields of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
We worked nine weeks on, two weeks off so to keep from having to store my earthly goods, get rid of my pets and anything else that gave me a reason for hope, I offered my house as is, free rent, to people I didn't know (eleven in total) and only asked that they pay their personal phone bills, take care of my pets and handle any emergency.
After three years and upon returning home for good, I totaled it all up: Not one of them so much as washed a window, one cat died from lack of care, several personal items were stolen, and I ate about a grand worth of phone charges.
Moral to the story: As has been said by many before me, Never give anything for free, it won't be appreciated (especially be friends or relatives who will commit suicide before repaying you).
On the other hand, my first year I showed up with a never fired or completed Race Car and it took us three days to make it to tech.
Innocent bystanders ended up under the car helping hook things up. Al Teague GAVE me several AN fittings (he said he was to busy to look, just go dig in the box and take what you need)! He refused any money for the three or four HI-Buck fittings I took.
From that day on I have loaned or given ballast weights, hardware, Fuel, Tires and Tools to anyone who has asked.
I have never charged a dime only asked that they be returned ASAP.
The ballast (which I had forgotten about) came back one year later but in fact DID COME BACK!
Moral to story............ 99%% of Bville Racers would shoot their Dog before screwing you.................... friends and relatives figure you can afford it.......
One Run, out
