One of the best ways to Race On The Cheap is sharing expenses with your buddies. If you don't have any friends in this sport when you start, you will have some shortly. For the most part, racers are a pretty great group of folks, especially in the vintage race clubs. Lots of comraderie in the pits, and always a helping hand. A lot of beginners, and veterans alike, will split … [Read more...] about SHARING EXPENSES
How To's & FAQs
RACE CAR CHASSIS, part 1
Since most new racers come from the street car scene, engine modifications are usually the first area of interest in a race car. New racers want to spend all their time and money getting the most horsepower out of their engine. This is a natural desire, put its quite misguided. Max power output of your race car engine is only going to make a difference once you have made your … [Read more...] about RACE CAR CHASSIS, part 1
RACING FAQs – How do I pay for this?
"How am I gonna pay for all this?" If you're not independently wealthy, it's tough. You are going to have to give up a lot of other things to pay for this new, expensive habit. I do it with the help of a lot of good friends, some sponsorship, and the understanding of a loving family. For my first car racing season, I bought a nice, class legal, middle of the pack, small … [Read more...] about RACING FAQs – How do I pay for this?
RACING FAQs – What’s this gonna cost?
"So how much is this gonna cost me to start racing?" Race car - $2500-$5000 for a budget first car needing some work. Plan on $10-20K for a starter car that can win. $25K-$50K for something really cool. Example of a Sales website link. Trailer - $1000-$2000 for a used car hauler that is safe enough to use. $2000-$5000 for a used, budget enclosed trailer. … [Read more...] about RACING FAQs – What’s this gonna cost?
ALREADY RACING?
You've been racing for a while now, maybe even taken a few checkered flags. You rarely forget something at home, and the rookies come by and ask for your advice. Your friends and family know that you will be at the track on weekends, and some of them actually enjoy coming by and watching you race. But your checkbook looks like a Federal Disaster Area qualifying for Superfund … [Read more...] about ALREADY RACING?