Public race tracks in the NorthEast area?

[LRPct]

Originally Posted by Veyron

Even if I was I still wouldn't spend that much just to rent a track... for a day..It's a complete waste...

When you're a poser that doesn't know how to use it properly yes it is a waste. For those not in that category, not a waste.

[Veyron]

Originally Posted by cdelena

Lots of organizations do a great job of offering track days for the average enthusiast. Usually the local BMW, Porsche, Audi, and others sponsor events that are open to all makes. There is usually a schedule for different classes of drivers from novice to experienced and a set of rules for each class.

These events generally cost from $100 to $300 per day (I used to run with a group that charged about $280 for two days) offering each class three to five 20 to 30 minute sessions per day.

Since there will be a car inspection, limited classes and instruction, course marshal, corner workers, on-site ambulance and wrecker, on top of paying the track owners, it is expensive to run these events.

This is a great way to put your car through the paces and have fun. I did it for years but it is not cheap (go through a lot of tires, brakes, fuel, etc.) so I am now back to street only driving.

Thankyou for the useful information. 300$ a day is more within my budget or a logically budget.

1,000$ - 10,000$ a day is ridiculous if I went racing 4 times a month I would spend anywhere from 52,000$ to 520,000$ year.

[LRPct]

Originally Posted by Veyron

Thankyou for the useful information. 300$ a day is more within my budget or a logically budget.

1,000$ - 10,000$ a day is ridiculous if I went racing 4 times a month I would spend anywhere from 52,000$ to 520,000$ year.

Which is about what the running cost is annually for many REAL race cars. Not counting purchase price or depreciation.

Which brings to light the true talent in racing, finding the sponsorship/$$$$ to run a team. Driving is the "easy" part comparitively.

[Gimme3steps]

Another thread derailed...

[PDD]

If you don't have any road race track experience you are not going to settle anything with your friends except maybe who did the most body damage.

See post number 7