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12 May 2004, 14:44 (Ref:968795)
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Cheap forms of Motorsport
I want to start racing, only at club level though, and I was wondering what the best car would be?
I only have a reletivly small budget, about £5000 a year. Thoughts and comments please. Cheers, Scott |
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12 May 2004, 15:16 (Ref:968815)
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have you got a car budget?, is that an operating budget ? what are you capable of doing yourself ? have you got all the kit? suit, helmet etc ? lisence ?
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12 May 2004, 15:17 (Ref:968816)
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At the moment i have nothing.
I am looking to make a total budget to present to my partner and possible sponser. |
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12 May 2004, 15:19 (Ref:968817)
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Aside from car purchase, I'm sure that amount would see you through a season a lot of club series. Certainly in my own series of Caterham Graduates, many say they do a season on £3-4k (half of that is entry fees). Car is the standard Graduate class start from about £7k - PM me if you want details. Your other major expensive in the first year is getting your race licence and buying your safety kit - perhaps agrand there?
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12 May 2004, 15:21 (Ref:968820)
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Ideally I would like to race in a single seater, but once again i don not really know overall costs etc
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12 May 2004, 15:28 (Ref:968826)
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Go for BRSCC Southern FF series, cars from £3,500 ish ready to go, perhaps cheaper. Need licence, kit and trailer. £5K should cover. £5K a year should be fine with no major engine or accident costs. You'd really enjoy it!!
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12 May 2004, 15:29 (Ref:968828)
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Get yourself a pre-87 FF1600 for £3 or £4 grand and have some fun!
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12 May 2004, 15:29 (Ref:968830)
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What does the following cost:
ARDS licence, Helmet, Race Suit, Safety equipment etc? Cheers, Scott |
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12 May 2004, 15:33 (Ref:968834)
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£200?
£300? £200? £100? |
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12 May 2004, 15:34 (Ref:968837)
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Get started pack - £45
Licence - £42 ARDS - £160 Medical - £50 ish BRSCC fees - £140 Championship entry - £50 Kit from £350 ish - best you can afford! Other safety equipment should be in car |
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12 May 2004, 15:35 (Ref:968840)
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Cheers,
Anyone out there who runs a single seater, could they please give me there full season costs. Without big accidents, engine probs costs. Thanks again, Scott |
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12 May 2004, 15:37 (Ref:968842)
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Mike M, u sound like a man who knows, whats it going to cost me to get a car, and what car do you suggest.
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12 May 2004, 15:44 (Ref:968852)
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For me, I'd go for a Van Diemen RF85/86. Lots of parts available and plenty of people who know how to set up. Check around Brands because a good local person will help you most. I reckon on spending £2/3K a year with no problems but probably go a bit above. Entries are £165 for us (Oulton) £250 for double headers plus petrol etc. Plus your travel costs etc
Loads of people will help you! For bits try:- Demon Tweeks www.demon-tweeks.co.uk or Grand Prix Racewear www.gprdirect.com BRSCC, Steve Burns www.brscc.co.uk Give it a go, you won't regret it! |
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12 May 2004, 15:47 (Ref:968858)
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Look to be out and racing next season.
At the moment though I am marshalling and building up my budget. Cheers for all the help. If someone would PM me there entire budget for a season, i would be most grateful. Thanks again, scott |
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12 May 2004, 15:51 (Ref:968864)
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Suggest you get a car as soon as you reasonably can. Do a few tests and perhaps a few local sprints to get the feel of it before you race it? Also gets you used to trailering, scrutineering etc without as much pressure
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12 May 2004, 15:53 (Ref:968867)
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I will enter the car for a few sprints down at Lydden then, but first I ahve to buy the thing!
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12 May 2004, 15:56 (Ref:968869)
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Hello Mike...I see we are not mentioning the odd couple of grand on bits to get the car sorted after Ty Croes!!!
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12 May 2004, 15:58 (Ref:968872)
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I think you will be very hard pushed to do your first season in anything for £5000, espicially if that has to include your kit licence etc.. (this will be best part of £1000 leaving £4000 for car/prepping and entry fees)
I would look to share a car with someone else that way the capital intensive part (the car) will be halved. I presume you are doing all the prepping your self? If not then budget about £500 per race. Trailers can be hired. I dont want to dissillusion you but I think for the first season you should budget £10 000 especially if you are looking to buy a single seater as you are quite likely to knock a corner at least once in the season. I tried to return your pm but your in box is full - good luck! |
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12 May 2004, 16:03 (Ref:968878)
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Thanks, regarding trailers and things that i have sorted. Prepping the car i will be doing along with mate as we are both mechanics so we should be able to do it betwen us.
Instead of PM me can you E-Mail me at: scottday@tiscali.co.uk Thanks for the support, Scott |
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12 May 2004, 16:10 (Ref:968888)
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Steve, Scott did say without big accidents!!
Simon, I understand what you are saying but I don't think you need £10K for a season in local FF, although you could easily spend it. Also, if you have accidents and it gets expensive - you can stop until you save enough to carry on. |
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12 May 2004, 16:11 (Ref:968891)
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I am hopping that the accidents side of things does not concern me, but as i marshall regually, i can safely say, i dont think this to be true!
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12 May 2004, 16:18 (Ref:968897)
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scott for £5000 you couldn't do better than Formula Vee - check out www.veecentre.com
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12 May 2004, 16:19 (Ref:968898)
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Checking it out now,
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12 May 2004, 16:20 (Ref:968900)
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looks good,
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12 May 2004, 16:22 (Ref:968902)
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What are your views on this Sheane '96 rolling chassis at http://www.veecentre.com/
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