Confused?

Alright im in a bind.. I was accepted into a high proformance racing college back in sept. Its in ohio and now I want to do regular automotive technician..

So I dont know what I want to do.. Im taking a year off no matter what but

Ohio or pennsylvania
University of northwestern ohio or uti ford

Ford because chevrolet doesnt have a college

what are the pros and cons of each?

Ohio
Pros - joining nascar,arca, drag racing, off roading, pit crew and more indepth look of racing.. what happens at the garages.. welding,painting, all that happy stuff being different out of all the other people
Cons - 8 1/2 hours away, 2 years

Pa
Pros - hour away, quicker school 66 weeks of ford
Cons - being a normal technician with everyone else and getting the same or little less then what everyone else makes as a mechanic

 
in my opinion, have you considered heavy duty mechanical training. I think there might be more money in heavy duty mechanic work like on big trucks, tractors, etc.