Track Racing hobbie

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Hi guys,

I've been thinking about getting a cheap car primarily for track use. I was curious if anyone does this as a hobbie? I've been thinking of a Clio 16v but the only problem I can see is just cost (in terms of insurance, especially as I've only got 1 NCB + crappy post code). Also, how much on average is a day on the tracks?
 
Its definately not a cheap hobby, average track days are around £150, thats sometimes only for 1 session.

If you're worried about the cost of insurance for a track car, then think about the running costs of a track car!
 
It's very expensive - as above you're looking at a fair bit over £100 just to get onto the track, then there's fuel, tyres, brake pads/discs which you will munch through. Other mechanical damage to worry about, and of course crash damage repairs.

I would love to get a track car, but the associated costs are enormous.
 
I've always maintained that if you're going to have a track car, take a little care building it to certain regs and you are then eligible to run in Sprints and Hillclimbs - real competition, often no more expensive (or cheaper) plus you use the car for short bursts so less chance of oil surge knackering the bottom end after a lengthy track session.

Something to bear in mind anyway :)
 
Lopéz said:
I've always maintained that if you're going to have a track car, take a little care building it to certain regs and you are then eligible to run in Sprints and Hillclimbs - real competition, often no more expensive (or cheaper) plus you use the car for short bursts so less chance of oil surge knackering the bottom end after a lengthy track session.

Something to bear in mind anyway :)
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I couldn't agree more.
Competing is one thing, but just prepping a car to do the odd few laps here and there isn't worth the costs involed IMHO.
 
i dont really think its that expensive.
got my 4th track day this year on sunday.

track time £150-£200
insurance for the day £50
fuel £60 (+ the fuel to get there/home)

then there's wear to tyres and brakes and more frequent oil changes but the costs depend on your car.

while hillclimbing may be good fun if i wanted competition it would have to be proper circuit racing so that puts the costs way above track days
 
Boo. :(

Well, I drive a Punto JTD which is good for what it is. But I fancy something with a bit of power for the weekends. The only problem is insurance. I'd really like a Fiat Coupe 20VT. :(
 
bigfoot4616 said:
i dont really think its that expensive.
got my 4th track day this year on sunday.

track time £150-£200
insurance for the day £50
fuel £60 (+ the fuel to get there/home)

then there's wear to tyres and brakes and more frequent oil changes but the costs depend on your car.
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So probably around £400 a time including tyres. If this is the fourth this year that will be £1600.
 
Me and dad are going to prep his rover 200 for track use but we will use it primarily for hill climbs and maybe some tarmac rallies. What i would say to you is instead of buying a track car, buy an everyday motor which is fast and fun so when you fancy doing a track day you can dive in your daily and have a fun day out. As you say you want a fiat 20vt which is practical and fun-ideal for an everyday that can be used for some track fun.
 
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