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7/10/14, 7:06 PM |
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How much does it cost to race?
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Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 55 |
Okay so Im mainly looking in getting into mini sprints but anyone can give there thoughts. So I know you have all the start up costs (car, gear, tools, etc.) But what do you guys spend racing on a typical basis? (Entry, fuel, parts, and so on) any advice outside of the cost of racing will also be appreciated.
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7/10/14, 7:36 PM | #2 | ||
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Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,312 |
What kind of mini sprints?
The MMSA series is a $15 pill draw fee for members, plus a pit pass. Usually 25 or 30. Totaling $40-45. I go through around 5-7 gallons of methanol a night. $4/gallon=$20-28 a night. I buy only used midget tires with a couple nights left on them for around $20 each. And change oil every 2-3 nights. An oil change is right around 35. To start any show for the MMSA is a guaranteed $60. This usually covers the entry fee and racing fuel. Used parts aren't impossible to find, but can be hard sometimes when in a pinch. So they can be pricey depending on what it is. I'll be totally honest with you, I overall spend LESS per night racing mini sprints than when I raced dirt go karts. And there's a heck of a lot less fighting too! Colin Miller 2m |
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7/11/14, 2:03 AM |
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Race Count This Year: 3 Race Count Last Year: 22 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 98 |
As with anything the sky is the limit. You can get a mini sprint for as little as $3500 to $25000 Pick what you can afford and have fun. I spend around $8000 a year on expences, parts, tires, engine refresh, crashes and misc stuff. some years less some more. I race a local track close to the house and it saves on travel expences. If you get lucky and get some good sponsors it goes easier. Good luck!
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7/11/14, 9:17 AM |
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7/11/14, 11:50 AM | #5 | |
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Don't forget about the cost of getting to/from the track. Depending on where we were running I was spending north of $100 for gas just to get to the track and home again.
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#13e Maxim Sprint Owner, Crew Chief, Pit Crew, Hauler, Check Writer, Grunt |
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7/11/14, 12:48 PM | #6 | ||
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Phil, I cut my fuel bill almost in half by going diesel, on gas about 8 mpg, on diesel at least 14/16 mpg, yes diesel is more money, but it makes up for it in mpg, plus the diesel protests less, I bought one with almost 400k on it, but good maintenance records. Now I have cut that cost by another 50%, I don't get too far away from the house anymore, those long road trips have lost their appeal! Bob
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7/11/14, 11:42 PM | #7 | |
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Bob,
I cut my fuel cost to damn near zero by moving to a sprint car and running at Lawrenceburg.....15 minutes away!
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