Go Fast and Make Money

Well, I never thought I would do it, but a change of jobs has made me think about getting out of drag racing... I am not sure that I will have the time to approach it like I have been in years past, and am now thinking about selling or trading for something I can use part time.

So, if any of you guys are interested, I am seriously thinking about trading for a nice 360 Challenge Car or something.

My car is a brand new, just certified Jet Powered Funny Car... It runs a J60 from a Sabreliner Private Jet, with the addition of an afterburner. Car has very few passes, and goes 5.80's in the quarter at 280 miles per hour. I have about 200k invested in the car, not to mention a complete spare compressor section, combustors and a partial hot end.

It almost makes me sick, thinking about not doing it anymore.

Oh, and for the make money part... A typical day at the races, you get paid $3000 to show up and make two passes. Makes for a pretty good weekend job.

 

You dont make a ton of money, but it isnt too bad.

Typical expenses are 300 bucks a weekend for fuel... The car requires an oil change maybe once a year. Engines are good for around 5 years with no significant maintenance.

Cost to run is minimal... But anyway, turns out, unless I get a really good offer I am going to keep it. I have the opportunity to go do some racing in Aruba over the winter.