Cost of a seasons racing or serious amount of track time?

How much are competitors looking to pay? I can imagine it's as little as possible but for a first season, what would you need other than a race worthy bike?. . . Kit wise ( I have an idea )
Just weighing up some options for next year

Cheers
John

[flymo]

I try not to think about the total cost, it doesnt seem that bad then

Once you have a race ready bike I think the main costs are entry fees, tyres and fuel. Tyres, you 'could' change every round. In reality I dont think thats necessary although it depends on which club you race with and how much racing per round. In my case its typically three 7 lap sprints within a day so tyres are good for a few rounds at least. You'll need dry tyres, wets on wheels etc.

Dont forget to factor in the odd crash repair, they do happen.

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The club I marshall for....the general figure banded about (other than I dont want to think about it) is around £5000 (not including having a race prepped scrut passable bike)

Aye 5k, would that to be comfortable or is that just scraping by??

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by lylej

Aye 5k, would that to be comfortable or is that just scraping by??

5k would be 1 trackday every couple two weeks approx

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Originally Posted by lylej

Aye 5k, would that to be comfortable or is that just scraping by??

Thats to do every race in the season which is 7 for the club I marshall for. That includes race entry, traveling, camping, food, but does not include for unscheduled maintenance through dropping your bike or engine/gear problems etc.

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Originally Posted by SoulKiss

5k would be 1 trackday every couple two weeks approx

Yep I would say the money would be much better spent on trackdays.

Get MUCH more time on the track for your money.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

5k would be 1 trackday every couple two weeks approx

Originally Posted by G

Yep I would say the money would be much better spent on trackdays.

Get MUCH more time on the track for your money.

This is what i'm thinking.. Tbh when my sv is finished in a few months ill have a pretty nifty track tool 1 trackday ever 2 - 3 weeks would see me well I think might even be worthwhile looking into a season ticket with focused or someone??

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I think no limits do a good season ticket for about £1500 - £2500 and you can do every single event on their calender.....you would have to do 1 a week to make it worth you while....you do get 25% off their euro trackdays though to almera and the likes.

WEas going to say, if you go through 9 pistons in a season like my old man did on his single, the costs somewhat rise quite a bit.

Tip - Use a reliable bike
Tip - Don't crash