Hi all. I am 52 and seriously thinking of getting into it. I'm likely to get an an old cheap Fox Body Mustang street car and just run it like it is to see if it's something I really want to do. There is an 1/8 mile track that a friend of my runs bikes at so likely there. I don't really have too many questions as I have been reading a lot, but wanted to put this out there. My only real dilemma is manual or auto. I know the auto is consistent but straight drives are so much fun! I'll really only be competing against myself. Right? Lol! Thanks