ZPOST
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   ZPOST > BMW Z4 Technical Talk > Track / Autocross / Dragstrip / Driving Techniques
  TireRack

SUPPORT ZPOST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS!
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      06-09-2013, 04:30 PM   #1
dre99gsx
Captain
498
Rep
903
Posts

Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NJ

iTrader: (2)

Cost of racing

I started to realize that track racing is probably one of the more expensive sports compared to autocross or 1/4 mile. Was looking for input from some of you on what you spend yearly, and on what. Things such as association fees, lodging, inspection, parts, etc. Also trying to find ways to reduce my costs as it usually gets to ~$1k per weekend event, excluding tires/brakes/fluids.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      06-09-2013, 05:43 PM   #2
seank
enthusiast
seank's Avatar
48
Rep
1,695
Posts

Drives: e30 m3,e90 wagon,sprinter,z4m
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: sacramento, ca

iTrader: (4)

300 track fee for weekend
150 for room for weekend or sleep at the track like I do for free
150 gas for 100 octane
50 food for weekend

5000 for Hoosier r6 for the year. If you are a winner than free with NASA
2000-10000 for maintenance. Some years you w ill spin a rod bearing or blow a motor or get in an accident (hasnt happened but possible) while some years just oil, brake pads, and random wear and tear.

Sponsorship can help or maybe your company sponsors you for advertising.

Sanity is expensive and being the fastest is sometimes more expensive.
Appreciate 0
      06-09-2013, 07:09 PM   #3
dre99gsx
Captain
498
Rep
903
Posts

Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NJ

iTrader: (2)

Excellent! More expensive that I thought. We are talking ~6 races per year?
__________________
Appreciate 0
      06-09-2013, 11:25 PM   #4
seank
enthusiast
seank's Avatar
48
Rep
1,695
Posts

Drives: e30 m3,e90 wagon,sprinter,z4m
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: sacramento, ca

iTrader: (4)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dre99gsx View Post
Excellent! More expensive that I thought. We are talking ~6 races per year?
Maintenance based on 8-9, but I am in California where track driving is nearly all year. Different classes require different tires. Spec classes are the cheapest to race and tires last as long as 5 months (30) heat cycles.

It is cheaper to do hpde but the faster you can drive, the more wear and tear is put on the parts.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:59 PM.




zpost
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST