I’ve realized over time that there are two very different ways people use cars.
For most people, a car is just a tool. It gets you where you need to go, and that’s really the extent of the relationship. You drive the same routes every day, sit in traffic, park in the same places, and repeat the process without thinking too much about it.
And there’s nothing wrong with that. That’s what cars are designed to do.
But that’s not the type of driving I’ve ever been interested in.
The drives that actually stick with me are the ones that don’t have a real purpose behind them. Early mornings, before anything gets busy. Evenings when the roads clear out again. Times where you’re not trying to get somewhere—you’re just driving because you want to.
There’s a completely different feel to that.
You notice things you wouldn’t normally pay attention to. The way the car responds to small inputs, how it settles into a corner, how the road surface changes underneath you. It becomes less about the destination and more about the experience itself.
And I think that’s where building a car starts to matter more.
When you’re just commuting, most differences between setups don’t really stand out. But when you’re driving intentionally, those details become obvious. The way the suspension communicates, how predictable the braking feels, how the car responds when you push it slightly harder—those are the things that actually shape the experience.
That’s also why I’ve never really cared about building something just for attention. The goal has always been to make the car feel better to drive in those moments. Something that feels consistent, balanced, and connected instead of disconnected or unpredictable.
There’s also a routine to it that I’ve come to appreciate. Slowing things down a bit before heading out, taking a minute to look over the car, grabbing coffee, letting the car warm up properly. None of it is necessary, but it all adds to the experience.
It turns something simple into something you actually look forward to.
I think that’s what defines a weekend driver. It’s not about how often you drive or how far you go. It’s about why you’re doing it in the first place.
It’s intentional.
And when you approach it that way, the car becomes something more than just transportation. It becomes something you’ve shaped over time—something that reflects how you like to drive and what you value in the experience.
Most people won’t ever really think about driving like that.
But the ones who do don’t need it explained.
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