I got a little toy RC car from Tandy for Christmas 1997... started racing in 1998... with a Tamiya Madcap and soon after a Schumacher Bosscat.
My first full National season was 2004 although I did a couple in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
BUT come August, I'll be taking a year's break because I'm moving my ass to Chile for a year... will hopefully see you all again in 2008!