cost of running a race team?

crashsti · 08-01-2004, 01:31 PM

i've been thinking of getting into rally racing, something like the SCCA Clubrally and if that were to work out maybe step up to ProRally. i was just curious if anyone in the Racing community has a general figure as to what it costs to run a non-professional race team?

08-02-2004, 09:20 AM

It is totally dependant on the series and number of events you drive in.

For instance, star mazda, the car is 70 grand, and you are looking at probably 5-10k per race you enter.

Rally... I would think goes even higher since you need to factor in a lot more repair costs,

jrich523 · 08-02-2004, 09:36 AM

what about static costs?
such as entry fee, pit stuff (crew i guess mostly) and things that are a given... not damage and that sort of stuff

Xman · 08-02-2004, 09:57 AM

rally is not as expensive as many people think.

If you check out http://www.specialstage.com there is a forums section where virtually the entire North American rally community can help answer any questions you might have and teach you from their many years of experience.

filbert · 08-06-2004, 11:56 AM

doesn't SCCA have road rallies? you just need a roll cage i think...

crashsti · 08-06-2004, 12:29 PM

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doesn't SCCA have road rallies? you just need a roll cage i think...

road rally, as i have seen it defined, is more a test of navigation than all out speed. you "race" at posted road speeds and find checkpoints, all to get a perfect time. could be fun but i'd rather dance with trees.

08-01-2004, 01:31 PM	#1
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08-02-2004, 09:20 AM	#2
mistkerl Guest Posts: n/a	FS: 04 STi Brembo Front and Rear Calipers It is totally dependant on the series and number of events you drive in. For instance, star mazda, the car is 70 grand, and you are looking at probably 5-10k per race you enter. Rally... I would think goes even higher since you need to factor in a lot more repair costs,

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08-02-2004, 09:36 AM	#3
jrich523 Spec C Club Car: 04 black STI Fav Mod: short shifter Location: MA Posts: 1,081 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	what about static costs? such as entry fee, pit stuff (crew i guess mostly) and things that are a given... not damage and that sort of stuff

08-02-2004, 09:57 AM	#4
Xman S204 Racer Car: 2004 STi Fav Mod: Momo fixed back seat, harness bar and Willans 6 point harness Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,823 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	rally is not as expensive as many people think. If you check out http://www.specialstage.com there is a forums section where virtually the entire North American rally community can help answer any questions you might have and teach you from their many years of experience.

08-06-2004, 11:56 AM	#5
filbert Professional STI Racer Car: RIP 98 Accord. Yay Location: Schaumburg Posts: 655 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	doesn't SCCA have road rallies? you just need a roll cage i think...