Actually, it seems pretty cheap. I think I saw somewhere it costs the team around $50k each time they start the car.

Certainly less expensive than buying one, buying tires, paying a team of engineers, etc, etc.

Should be a blast!!

 

No doubt what is, and isn't expensive is all relative. But an additional $1500 for 2 extra laps (after the car is already up and running on the track) puts the cost in a more comprehensive understanding of value.

Hell, I'd hit that if I could.

 

So got more info

Ford cos 675 hp

Gonna be ten of us

One day is well over six figures!

 

so no Renault engine?

 

Holy ****, I'm starting to justify this to myself! Thanks a LOT!!!

 

Unlimited laps for the day? Crash damage liability?

 

^ Don't know about his particular event, but the one advertised on their website includes:

Morning:
• Welcome/Briefing
• Go Kart Practice & Race
• Super Car Track Time
• Lunch: Meals & Miles

Afternoon:
• F1X3 Ride Experience (2 Hot Laps)
• F1® Drive Experience (3 Laps)
• Podium Ceremony/Award
• Welcome dinner
• One night hotel accommodation at a 4-5 stars hotel

It also shows that you can buy up to 2 additional laps, no price listed on those. That package is $9,995 at COTA.

 

jbossolo, thx. I was aware of the deal on the website. (I think it's $1500 per lap for the extra two.).
Was asking tasracer about their deal -- looked custom-made for their group.

 

Yeah

No BS
Kart and car rides

Just gonna run
3 runs 4 laps each

 

Congrats

 

12 laps! That's awesome. I'm sure you can hardly wait.

 

I still want ur old car

 

Dang! Now THAT'S a deal. What's the cost for something like that? You can PM me.

 

Hi tasracer,

congrats on your racing car experience..I did something similar recently - but more intensively - F3 - then Renault World Series - then GP2 test (4.0L 620HP).

May I ask what previous Formula Experience you have or had?...although I took the steps chronologically...Im still way behind the pros, if you put someone with no single seat experience into an F1..it wouldnt be very helpful, one would just waste time and energy. I still have to practice days (years?) to learn how to brake properly with such a car.

With regards to the prices they are unfortunately "normal" or rather "cheap" - 1 test day of GP2 could be 30-40k..

 

My buddy is doing this for his coaches and team

I got him into racing and work with him learning new tracks and setting up the sim


I raced Toyota Atlantic for three years

I beat mike shank at mid oh ( got p1 he got p2) in 96

Then raced for him in 97... I was his first pro driver when he launched his team

The other guys all are top pros