Just how did five-time Rolex 24 winner Andy Lally start out his career in motorsports? Well, he made some sacrifices.
“When I quit soccer and told my coach, he asked why, and I said, ‘I'm going to be race car driver,’” Lally shares. “He smiled, laughed a little b…
I have great respect for any driver who makes it.
It's a tough road that takes unbelievable tenacity.
In reply to Tom1200 :
It really does. And I totally get that it’s even harder now to land a ride based on talent.
I’m a little bummed that Andy is retiring from behind the wheel, but also happy to see him head up Trans Am. We’ll have more about that soon.
I worked with ANdy during his stint as a Busch / Xfinity Roadd Race Driver. Great Tools, fantastic car control. Fabalous Guy too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I worked with Andy during his stint as a Busch / Xfinity Road Race Driver. Great Tools, fantastic car control. Fabulous Guy too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In reply to Tom1200 :
I 100% agree. After talking with drivers on so many different levels and hearing them all talk about their paths, even though not a single one is exactly the same, the hard work and determination remain consistent.
In December 2017 he was at the Lemons race at Road Atlanta. He got in our(then stock) Mercedes and cut 6 seconds off our hot lap on only a half hour in the car. I can only imagine what a pro like him could do with a full day in it.
Small bit of trivia: Andy and I grew up just a few minutes away from each other on Long Island. We didn’t know each other at the time, of course, but it’s how I broke the ice with him about 20 years ago.
Andy let me use his street luge all weekend at a race in Ohio since I hurt my knee and couldn't do stand up. Awesome guy, and one heck of a racer.
In reply to David S. Wallens :
Where on Long Island are you.guys from. We lived in Bayshore; had relatives in West Islip and Babylon.
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