Your Estimated operating cost?
10-24-2006 | 08:57 AM
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When I started racing at 22 years old, I had no house and no wife. There is a lesson there, I think....although I wouldn't want to be without my car/track supportive wife! Now, for my ex-wife..... 
10-24-2006 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mooty
mike you must be rich.
you have a house?
on hot nights, i sleep on the streets.
on cold nights, i sleep in the car.
you have a house?
on hot nights, i sleep on the streets.
on cold nights, i sleep in the car.
10-24-2006 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bgiere
You can't drive your house, but you can sleep in your car.
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2016 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB
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Retired Club Racer & National PCA Instructor
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1984 911 Carrera Club Racer
1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car
CLICK HERE to see some of my ancient racing videos.
10-24-2006 | 12:49 PM
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Whole season PCA in stock class estimated at 10-grand. One NASA warm-up session this past summer: same. Racing a Porsche: Priceless. 
BTW: Tires cost about $800 weekend and a must-have on "less expensive cars" to be competitive.
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BTW: Tires cost about $800 weekend and a must-have on "less expensive cars" to be competitive.
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10-24-2006 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by esscape26
BTW: Tires cost about $800 weekend and a must-have on "less expensive cars" to be competitive.
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Crap... The toyo's I run cost $1100 for an 18 race season. Of course with spec tire for the class everyone is running same tires and there is no competititive advantage.
10-24-2006 | 02:44 PM
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I find that there is a lot less "friction" with my wife if she knows what I'm spending and we talk about it before I spend $10k or more. We've lasted 25 years together by being partners.
Kenny: I don't know what the Toyo Spec guys spend. I'd think it's fairly modest compared to what GT cars spend. You could post the question on the PRC/Toyo Cup Board and I think you would get answers to define the range. I'd guess $1k or less per weekend as the cars are pretty robust and the tires last a few weekends. (Hey, I know of a couple Toyo cars that are or will be for sale ...)
Kenny: I don't know what the Toyo Spec guys spend. I'd think it's fairly modest compared to what GT cars spend. You could post the question on the PRC/Toyo Cup Board and I think you would get answers to define the range. I'd guess $1k or less per weekend as the cars are pretty robust and the tires last a few weekends. (Hey, I know of a couple Toyo cars that are or will be for sale ...)
10-24-2006 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by esscape26
Whole season PCA in stock class estimated at 10-grand. One NASA warm-up session this past summer: same. Racing a Porsche: Priceless.
BTW: Tires cost about $800 weekend and a must-have on "less expensive cars" to be competitive.
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BTW: Tires cost about $800 weekend and a must-have on "less expensive cars" to be competitive.
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10-26-2006 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom W
Kenny: I don't know what the Toyo Spec guys spend. I'd think it's fairly modest compared to what GT cars spend. You could post the question on the PRC/Toyo Cup Board and I think you would get answers to define the range. I'd guess $1k or less per weekend as the cars are pretty robust and the tires last a few weekends. (Hey, I know of a couple Toyo cars that are or will be for sale ...)
10-26-2006 | 10:00 PM
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Anyone know how to post and excel file for download? I have a track cost spreadsheet(s) analysis that I have had for a few years. I have no idea who put it together or where I got it but it is interesting reading.
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10-27-2006 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DrJupeman
Yeah, but you won a $10,000 hat (as 38D puts it).