So how much does it all cost then
Posted By : Richard King, 14-Aug-2003, 07:55am
tyres: &163;70 each, I've been told. Bought my last set second hand (unused).
license: &163;41
Well, that and you'll need to do your ARDS and possibly some tuition to pass that (depending on your experience) that'll be at least another &163;100
roll bar: &163;200 (rear hoop)
I would seriously consider a full cage - not compulsory, but there have been a lot of discussions recommending that it should be. My full cage was about &163;400, but I don't really count safety as a cost. Sure, it's heavier - but I found my laptimes improved through increased confidence (and marginally better handling) If you're only running a rear hoop you'll need steel doors too.
transponder thingy (is that compulsory?):?
That was about &163;100-200, IIRC. It is compulsory to race with the MGCC - which we do - a lot.
helmet: &163;100 to infinity. Get the best you can afford, you only get 1 head. Don't get a second hand one, you don't know what might have happened to it.
suit: Again &163;100 to infinity. I would get nomex under garments as well. You'll also need gloves (&194;&163;20+) and consider a pair of boots (&163;50+) Again, be wary of second hand gear.
fire extiguisher: Whatever you feel comfortable with, you can get a suitable handheld one for &163;40. I have a plumbed in one which cost about &163;100.
registration: Yes, you have to be a member of the TSSC and the TR Register and then, I think register to race with the TRR which is about &163;25 a year. So about &194;&163;80 in total.
average cost of race entry: Contentious issue ahoy! Donington this year was &163;190, but this was extraordinary. Usually races are about &163;125-150. Be forewarned though, you'll love it so much you'll also end up in all the allcomers races which is another entry fee.
You'll also spend at least &163;50 in petrol getting there and back, &194;&163;25 on fuel for the race car, a tenner on food and a fiver on photos from the photo man
So maybe about a grands worth of spending to go to get you on the grid? However, once you have all of this stuff you won't need to buy it again.
It's up to you how much you spend on things in the end, but beware there are many false economies in motor racing. My genius idea of cheap disposable engines probably ended up costing a lot more over a season than spending a grand having a reliable engine professionally built.
Hope this helps rather than puts you off for life.
Cheers,
Richy
Class 'A' drivers representative.
^-Like Nigel, I also have an amusing signature now. Those who were at the drivers meeting will remember how excited I was to be 'elected'
license: &163;41
Well, that and you'll need to do your ARDS and possibly some tuition to pass that (depending on your experience) that'll be at least another &163;100
roll bar: &163;200 (rear hoop)
I would seriously consider a full cage - not compulsory, but there have been a lot of discussions recommending that it should be. My full cage was about &163;400, but I don't really count safety as a cost. Sure, it's heavier - but I found my laptimes improved through increased confidence (and marginally better handling) If you're only running a rear hoop you'll need steel doors too.
transponder thingy (is that compulsory?):?
That was about &163;100-200, IIRC. It is compulsory to race with the MGCC - which we do - a lot.
helmet: &163;100 to infinity. Get the best you can afford, you only get 1 head. Don't get a second hand one, you don't know what might have happened to it.
suit: Again &163;100 to infinity. I would get nomex under garments as well. You'll also need gloves (&194;&163;20+) and consider a pair of boots (&163;50+) Again, be wary of second hand gear.
fire extiguisher: Whatever you feel comfortable with, you can get a suitable handheld one for &163;40. I have a plumbed in one which cost about &163;100.
registration: Yes, you have to be a member of the TSSC and the TR Register and then, I think register to race with the TRR which is about &163;25 a year. So about &194;&163;80 in total.
average cost of race entry: Contentious issue ahoy! Donington this year was &163;190, but this was extraordinary. Usually races are about &163;125-150. Be forewarned though, you'll love it so much you'll also end up in all the allcomers races which is another entry fee.
You'll also spend at least &163;50 in petrol getting there and back, &194;&163;25 on fuel for the race car, a tenner on food and a fiver on photos from the photo man
So maybe about a grands worth of spending to go to get you on the grid? However, once you have all of this stuff you won't need to buy it again.
It's up to you how much you spend on things in the end, but beware there are many false economies in motor racing. My genius idea of cheap disposable engines probably ended up costing a lot more over a season than spending a grand having a reliable engine professionally built.
Hope this helps rather than puts you off for life.
Cheers,
Richy
Class 'A' drivers representative.
^-Like Nigel, I also have an amusing signature now. Those who were at the drivers meeting will remember how excited I was to be 'elected'
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So how much does it all cost then
Posted By : David Thompson, 14-Aug-2003, 10:16am
Tyres are a little cheaper from Adams and Page (that well known 1970's beat combo) and you also get discount from a race entry - I saved &163;25 on Mallory which made it almost free compared to Donington.
Also don't forget that unless you drive your racer to the track you will need a trailer (borrow for free, hire for &163;50, buy for &163;300 to infinity) and a tow bar fitted to a suitable tow car (&194;&163;100 - &194;&163;1000 for towbar depending on car).
If you stay overnight you'll need a tent (&163;25 - &194;&163;150), a hotel (&194;&163;35 - &194;&163;100) or a Winebago (&163;10,000 - &194;&163;200,00).
Then of course if you're Rowan Atkinson, Nick Mason, Mark Knopfler etc you fly into the track by helicopter (&163;1,000,000 - &163;2,000,000).
The next stage seems to be an entourage of Thai girls as spied at Donington the other week - not sure what they cost but there's probably a relevant web site!
Dave
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So how much does it all cost then
Posted By : Michael Davis, 14-Aug-2003, 10:25am
My local tyre fitting place quoted me &163;68 to supply and fit appropriate Yokohamas. How much do Adams & Page charge for them?
I hope none of those people fly into the track during club meetings, it would take ages to fix up the tarmac, the last race of the day would probably get cancelled.
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So how much does it all cost then
Posted By : David Thompson, 14-Aug-2003, 11:21am
Rowan Atkinson used to fly into Mallory Park when we raced with the Aston Martin rich mans club and you could never get to the bar in the clubhouse 'cos Gerry Marshall was sinking a few.
I think the Yokos were about &163;63 fitted and balanced or alternatively with free carriage if you couldn't get there but you then get the race fee discount ontop.
Dave
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So how much does it all cost then
Posted By : Martyn Adams, 14-Aug-2003, 01:12pm
At the risk of sounding synical (I prefer to think of it as 'experienced');
An essential part of race season budgeting is repairs. I can't think of anyone who has started racing with the TSSC who hasn't experienced a string of mechanical failures and/or body damage.
These tend to continue, to a greater or lessor extent, with time.
Due to my lazy nature I'll continue with this posting rather than finding the appropriate one relating to damaging the car in the garage:
I think you guys who are have experienced more damage to your cars in your garage than on the track should consider yourself lucky!
Nig, John T and I would have to have been criminally clumsy/negligant/unlucky to have caused the same damage in the garage as we've had on-track!
Martyn
Seriously enthusiasm-less racer
(Signal red MkIV with under-performing engine, gearbox, drive-shaft, driver...)
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So how much does it all cost then
Posted By : Josh Bowler, 14-Aug-2003, 10:28am
cheers for the info Rich, i shall make a little thingy (table) and plop it on me site!
Josh