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Old 01-15-08, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by hella24
Figure out what racing class you want to compete in. Get a copy of the rules for your class. Build your car to fit the class per the rules. Sometimes a small modification can move your car into a higher class. As others have said, safety first then money towards track time over expensive car mods.
Figure out what class you want to race in. Then figure out what class your actually going to be competitive in with your skill level. If your always coming in last then you will get frustrated and quit. You don't have to to win to have a good time, but you cant continually loose either. Finishing mid pack will keep you on the hook forever.
Old 01-15-08, 01:38 PM
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I appreciate all the advice.
Old 01-15-08, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BurlesonRX7
Figure out what class you want to race in.
Figure out what race class you can afford to be in. Figure cheap racing is $1000/weekend (per the other thread).

Then figure out what class your actually going to be competitive in with your skill level.
Easy answer: probably none. At least not for a few years.

If your always coming in last then you will get frustrated and quit.
If you're always coming in last, you need to either a) practice a lot more; or b) spend a lot more money on the car.

Correlary: If you want to be at the pointy end of the pack you need to a) practice a lot more; and b) spend a lot more money on the car.


-bill "tongue firmly in cheek" rankin
Old 01-15-08, 04:38 PM
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Here's a decent thread to read through:

https://www.rx7club.com/race-car-tech-103/real-costs-racing-368675/
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