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Originally Posted by Mike Harte
This is what happens when you let engineers write the rules; they never take cost into account.
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Remember that when you buy your next road car Mike;
"Hybrid - the massive cost of economy!"
Let's look at the economics:
Running 20 races,
cars of 1970s used 180 litres of fuel per race.
Hybrid 2015 cars use 100 litres.
Cost per litre $ 2.00
Savings $160 per race times 20 races equals $3200 per season
Cost of running 70s engine $5million (probably high **gainst $15million for 2015 engine hence extra cost $10million per season.
Cost increase $10 000 000
Less savings ($ 3 200)
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Extra cost/ car. season $ 9 996 800
Ah, Sir you have to pay for economy!
Hand up, who is off to buy a Hybrid!