Guys Just Want to Be Guys—Paying to Play at the Racetrack
Cinnaminson man builds race cars and rents them at national racing events.
Ten years ago, Andrew Zimmerman drove in his first car racing event at Pocono Raceway. Soon after arriving at the track, the unabashed fan had engine problems, and the car quit. Zimmerman continued the race—in a rental car. Although he experienced a mishap, Zimmerman realized a possible business opportunity. A native of Cinnaminson, Zimmerman grew up far from the car racing tracks he visits 20 times a year. From his first time behind the wheel of a race car, Zimmerman was hooked. Shortly thereafter, he began competing in National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Spec E30 events on the East Coast. “For me, being at the race track is like an addiction,” Zimmerman, 38, acknowledges. “It’s a friendly cohesive environment.” Through racing events, …
