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rick catalano (Tatcat)
Junior Member
Username: Tatcat
Post Number: 94
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 23, 2003 - 2:29 am: | |
hugh, check out karting thread on this page for more info. as to costs, how much do you have to spend. karting can be an affordable hobby or a money pit, depends on you. just remember speed=$ but fun is still relatively cheap. get thee to the track. |
Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Member
Username: Hugh
Post Number: 941
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 8:50 pm: | |
I've been hitting the go fast crack pipe pretty hard lately, and in the midst of clearing the smoke I tallied up my expenses; and it occured to me that I've spent a lot of money on my car, but am not sure weather or not continuing is prudent (fiscally)-- as I'm not sure I can progress without modifying the car (read: $$$) AND further developing my skill (read: more seat time ($$$), more schools ($$$), etc.) So, I've been looking to karting as an alternative --not in lieu of my car, but as a mainstay my car would supplement--, and would like to know, as I'm an utter neophyte, weather or not this really is the case. I'd like to work my way up, but would like to start with something fairly quick and fun; so, my questions are: 1 . How much does it cost to track a kart, say, 12 + times/year; 2 . relative to cars, what's the cost of consumables? 3 . what are the different classes of karts (i.e.; engine sizes, types, speeds, etc.); and 4. is there an association(s) that overlooks/organizes karting competition, and open track days, like there are for cars?? I appreciate your input, esspecially those with 1st hand experience. Regards.
PS- I'm asking this question in light of the fact that I've realized that breaking into pro racing is only going to get more and more difficult, and at the moment, no one's offering my a ride. So, I 'd like to get into something a more thrifty, but still offers a similar sense of satisfaction.
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