Donald Queen wrote:
>
That sounds about right to me. I usually spend more on the hotels out
here, and less on parts per race. I do figure in some significant
mechanical work every 2 years or so. I think I'm averaging $5000/year
doing 3-4 races. I compared notes with an avid golfer, and we came out
dead even. ;=)
> It's a little frightening to actually sit down with a pen and paper to
> calculate the actual costs, but look at these figures for a typical race
> weekend with my 56 Alfa;
>
> Race Entry (average) $300
> Race Fuel 15 gall @ $5 75
> Tire Expense 200
> Brake Pads & Shoes 25
> Motel (2 nites) 150
> Food 50
>
> That's $800 if nothing breaks, and something will eventually - SO, factor in
> AT LEAST $200 per race for an engine rebuild, clutch, etc. and you'll see
> why $1000 a race is a conservative estimate of what this sport costs.
>
> I know, you can sleep on the ground and pack a two day supply of sandwiches,
> but you can also blow an engine or a hit a wall.
>
> Now you can see why none of us want to discuss the subject, it's too damn
> depressing.
>
> Don Queen
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