"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?
YOUR FIRST WEEKEND
Your First Race Weekend If you can sleep the night before your first race weekend, you are taking sleeping pills! I was so excited, it drove my wife crazy. And I was so exhausted on Monday morning that I was useless at work. There is no way to plan for every contingency, but a little forethought will go along way. My first suggestion is actually not to go racing your … [Read more...] about YOUR FIRST WEEKEND
THE RACING LICENSE
The Racing License So you have found a club you want to join, and have found a class you want to race in, now you need a racing license. Again, doing your homework in advance is your best option. Most clubs have in-house race schools as part of their yearly event schedule. You will need your own race car and safety equipment to attend most of these. There are also race … [Read more...] about THE RACING LICENSE
SAFETY GEAR
Safety Gear There is safety gear required on the car, and safety gear required on the driver. This is NOT where to go cheap. This doesn't mean you have to break the bank though. Quality, budget safety gear is available these days, so do some shopping around and find it. SafeRacer.com RacerWholesale.com RacerPartsWholesale.com The Car - Roll cages must be of legal … [Read more...] about SAFETY GEAR
THE CAR AND TRAILER
The Car and Trailer/ Tow-rig There are rental race cars available, but racing is all about your own car. Many rookies have been fixing up performance street cars for years, and assume they will just build the race care of their dreams and then find a place to race it. Nothing could be worse than doing it in that order, unless you have an unlimited budget that is. But this is … [Read more...] about THE CAR AND TRAILER