458 Challenge for sale

http://www.racecarsdirect.com/listing/36947/Ferrari_458_Challenge_new.html

 

They are readily available from Ferrari US. I stopped by the NYC showroom where they now have a red 458 Challenge on the floor and the rep said I could get one ASAP for 280k

 

One in CA for $277k

 

And no mandatory requirement to run in the Challenge series?

 

no. You can use it as you wish...but not on the streets.

 

I,m owner a new 458 challenge, and I self use in the track days with my small team, for the moment I don,t run the challenge,

 

What does it cost to run in challenge series if I get a 458CH as a track toy?

 

If you're looking for a real track toy I have a fully rebuilt 430 GT2 I might sell.

 

How much is the 430 GT Jim?

 

About 300K with spares.

 

To run in the U.S. Ferrari Challenge Series these days costs around $50k a weekend. This according to a dealer principle I talked to this last May at Infineon Raceway. (By comparison, it cost me about $20k a weekend when I ran in 2000/2001)

 

Does that include Pit Babes?

 

I think if you have $50K in your pocket for a weekend, it definately would.....
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That would include Pit Babe. Singular. However a warning, the pit babe usually wants a ring and a firm commitment prior to starting the racing commitment!

 

Any injection problems?

 

Does 50k cover the cost of multiple tire sets as well? Ambulance and all fees?

 

I got a rough break down..price was a rough estimate and changes dealer to dealer. Tires are included however private jet is not.

 

I would love to see the cost breakdown for the $50K weekend?

 

Tires and Gas - $5k

Ferrari Experience - $45k.

 

LOL! Sounds about like a major service. Belts = $150. Tour of the service department = $3500

In response to the OP....if anyone does have a lightly used 458 Challenge in the USA for sale, I am on the hunt for a customer.

 

'Amber Lamps' is NEVER included....

 

That figure includes a budget for the inevitable damage due to contact. From what I've heard of the cost for parts relative to the 430's that is a fair expectation for the 458's.

 

Commitment not necessary -

 

yeah, I'd be interested too in seeing the breakdown.

 

As a comparison the FCRA season can be done for about 1/4 the cost of the challenge series. You cannot run a 458, but for the 355/360/430 there is an option for the mere millionaire.

I carefully studied the budget when designing the FCRA series, and for the same level of arrive and drive service, with same if not larger grids, we have the per event costs down to about 5-6k for a 360, and 10k for a 430. Rob may be able to give you the figure for a 355, but I'd guess it's about 3-4k.

When you factor in that you can enter with well prepared car cost of 55k, 80k, or 140k, the costs are reachable for a lot more people.

For that figure you get a very close experience to the Ferrari Challenge.

The way we cut the cost down is as follows:

1) no touching rule which almost eliminates crash damage for all but rare events,
2) allow steel brakes on 430
3) regional races (cuts transportation expenses)
4) allow independent teams (makes competitive pricing)
5) lower costs/larger grids, which divides venue costs,
And finally,

6) the series is a not for profit venture , a drivers union of sorts, where 100% of sponsor series money goes directly towards driver expenses.