Lots of stuff to think about.....Now that you mention it(HPDE), I was on the Hallet OK. site, and it sounded like you could show up with your street car and drive...is this what you are talking about????? No roll cages etc..............As far as renting, i'd be worried about damage( by me or someone else).....The latest issue of Sports Car has a sidebar about a guy that got started(in IT) for about $1300.00, he may not run at the front,but atleast he's on the track....kinda what i want to do.....I live in East Texas...AutoX in Dallas and Shreveport....

Thanks for all the suggestions