SeanStone
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 05:24 PM |
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Racing Series (Passed my ARDS!! :D)
Passed my ARDS today so I'm going to start looking at what series to get into
Like most, I've very budget restricted, but even if I do one race a year, I'm getting out there! ( I think realistically 4-6 races would
be more likely)
So what are the cheapest forms of circuit racing? I want to get my races signed off as my pay will definitely rise year on year and my eventual aim is
to do some racing in places like Spa, Nurburg, Monza etc.
I have heard the MSA Trackday Trophy is a good one to go for in terms of value
I had engineered in the 750mc in formula 4 and there is no way I could afford to run a car in that series!
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Tiger Super Six
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 05:42 PM |
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Locost series in the 750mc?
Magnificent 7's Series?
Mark
Tiger Avon
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SeanStone
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 05:46 PM |
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What are the associated costs? Initial outlay for car and race entry?
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andylancaster3000
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 05:55 PM |
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Locost - You'll be hard pressed to do it as cheaply elsewhere.
Cars can be had from £4k. Other costs as per usual...
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TimC
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 05:57 PM |
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Are you on Facebook?
There is a very active 750MC Locosters group on there and costs will be widely discussed I suspect$
I had top-5ish capable car for £4k a couple of years ago but the prices are firm and it needed an engine refresh after a few races. Amazing racing.
I stopped as I wanted to race a bike engined car. It remains to be seen if I did the right thing. Locosts will take some beating though.
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puma931
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 05:58 PM |
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If you want to race a locost7 then join the 750mc locosters group on facebook. There are a number of racers on their and they are a freiendly bunch
who will reposd quickly to your queries on racing costs.
750mc
Regards
Mathew
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eddie99
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 06:47 PM |
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Not quite so sure i think mag sevens is a cheap championship but it is a good one...
Otherwise stock hatch? locost? Bmw compact cup looks to be an up and coming cheap formula.
If you have any questions about anything racing related, give me a u2u or a call. Dont mind answering any q's where i can.
Have a look here: http://www.750mc.co.uk/classifieds-category.php?race-cars
[Edited on 14/11/12 by eddie99]
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procomp
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 07:28 PM |
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Hi
As said above Locost is the way forwards. Reasons. It's aimed at novice racers where they can learn race craft, The costs are kept at a very
reasonable level, The racing is without doubt the closest in the UK for circuit racing ( as voted by Autosport numerous times ) Cars retain there
value due to the championship being so popular.
Costs.
Brand new car built ready to race. 10k - 12k
SH car 4k - 7.5K
Entry fees for a full 14 round championship ( 2012 ) was less than 2k, "2013 will be similar. ( same for most 750Mc championships )
Seasons running costs 14 rounds, Inc entry fees, fuel race and towing, few minor repairs, 1 or 2 B&B's, 4k - 6k
Tyres are relatively cheap. Yoko A539's £250 ( Polly motorsport ) set of 4 buffed and ready to race. One set will do a full season.
One other plus point is that we also have a team championship. This gives a driver who is only thinking of doing 5 or so rounds the chance to team up
with another driver in the same position add there points together and have a chance at the team championship rather than the outright overall
championship. This can be 2 drivers in there own cars or 2 drivers sharing a car.
If you would like more info or a chat just give me a call or email.
Tel: 0121 3503258. Email Matt@procomp.plus.com
Cheers Matt, Locost driver rep
PS Given up with Mag sevens, Haven't got a 40k budget and the driving standards are poor in the midfield.
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pmc_3
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| posted on 15/11/12 at 08:44 AM |
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I guess it all depends on how competitive you want to be? For example if you did the Stockhatch classic series you could probably pick up a race ready
car for some where in the region of £1.5-2k Something I will say is buy a decent trailer if you can don't mess about with home built ones saves
so much hassle
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lsdweb
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| posted on 15/11/12 at 09:21 AM |
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Ma5da championship?
Big grids, close racing and plenty of cars to choose from - http://www.ma5daracing.com/
Wyn
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thefreak
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| posted on 15/11/12 at 03:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by lsdweb
Ma5da championship?
Big grids, close racing and plenty of cars to choose from - http://www.ma5daracing.com/
Wyn
Congrats! 
Are you looking to buy a pre-built or build your own?
I raced in the Ma5daRacing MX150R championship this season and it was massive amounts of fun.
It's a relatively new series, this season was it's first year so the grids aren't massive but next year they should be double what
they are currently.
We built the car from scratch, the kit cost us ~£3k, the donor, after stripping and selling the extras made £200 (so didn't cost us anything)
then the required safety extras probably hit around £1k.
Entry fees are ~£300 a weekend for 1x 15 minute qualifying and 2x15 (or 20) minute races.
The car is based on the Mk1 MX5, so spares are very cheap, it's really easy to work on too. If anything breaks at the track, with running with
the Ma5daracing Mk1s and Mk3s there's a paddock full of spares and mechanics to help out as well.
Budgets are low as well due to the modification restrictions. It means the guy with the biggest pocket doesn't always win. Hell, we did it on a
budget and I finished 3rd overall in the championship in my first ever season racing
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