Affordable Motor Sport

Nuddy · Postby **Nuddy** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 7:01 pm

StillIC wrote:It doesn't seem difficult to me. It is clear cut:

FoSc is an incorporated club. Like every other car club i know of. The Pres, Vice Pres, Secretary etc. do not draw a wage.

Yeehaw Events is a private company (Pty Ltd). It makes a profit, I can only assume.

It may make a profit or it may break even. It may even run at a loss for a while but not for long.

Nuddy · Postby **Nuddy** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 7:06 pm

Ok so what's the explanation for CSCA supersprints being more affordable than State Supersprints?

Nuddy · Postby **Nuddy** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 7:21 pm

Racing in MX-5 cup does cost more than doing NSW State supersprints - just.
MX-5 Cup round 4: $290
MX-5 Cup round 5: $230
MX-5 Cup round 6: $290
Total for 3 rounds: $810
NSW State supersprints rnd 3: $260
NSW State supersprints rnd 4: $290
NSW State supersprints rnd 5: $225
Total for 3 rounds: $775

RS2000 · Postby **RS2000** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 9:04 pm

Nuddy wrote:Ok so what's the explanation for CSCA supersprints being more affordable than State Supersprints?

Aren't State supersprints very popular & usually over-subscribed ?
Only guessing, but that means host clubs can charge a bit more, make a small profit, & make the effort worthwhile.

The American · Postby **The American** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:02 pm

The price vs track time equation does not always work out. I'd rather 5 mins on the dodgems than 15 on the Ferris wheel. This is, however, clearly a matter of personal preference.

Part of the challenge of hillclimbs and street sprints is that you DON'T get a lot of laps in which to practice.

travis · Postby **travis** » Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:08 pm

Though I do appreciate the intentions of the this thread in making people aware of the options available, I agree with some of the posts in that "affordable motorsport" is a VERY relative subject.

All the discussion on pricing is purely the entry fees, when you then consider the membership fees, ongoing maintenance, roll cage/safety installations (if applicable), purchasing a trailer (if applicable) - affordability becomes relative.

The closest thing I've seen are the cheap endurance series offered by some tracks, where all costs are shared by 4 or more drivers, on a price restricted car (at purchase). I don't consider open practice days as motorsport (being non competitive), where none of the above costs are applicable.

Nuddy · Postby **Nuddy** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:32 pm

RS2000 wrote:
Nuddy wrote:Ok so what's the explanation for CSCA supersprints being more affordable than State Supersprints?

Aren't State supersprints very popular & usually over-subscribed ?
Only guessing, but that means host clubs can charge a bit more, make a small profit, & make the effort worthwhile.

My observation is that CSCA supersprints are better subscribed than State supersprints EG south circuit CSCA 92, State 69. Perhaps that explains the lower fees.

Danny · Postby **Danny** » Mon Oct 02, 2017 6:42 pm

I don't know how it is now but enduro kart racing was very cheap in the past. Also the ability to share costs with co-drivers helped.

The racing was exciting and exhausting especially with the longer (several hours to twenty four) races. Three or four co-owners putting in a couple of thousand a year, give or take, could make for a competitive team.

I remember one event where I was the member of the fathers' team and we beat the sons' team by 4 seconds after 7 hours. That was fun.

It's a category somewhat similar to water skiing where everybody can enjoy the track and have a go.