I started with my street car doing track days. Over a three year period I upgraded springs, shocks, sway bars and a few other minor things. I then decided to make the jump in to wheel to wheel. I really only needed to add the safety items. My tow vehicle became my daily driver, I bought an $1,800 trailer and used fully treaded R compound tires that lasted a whole season. At the time I couldn't afford the $5K to buy. Yes, I got my butt kicked by driving an under developed car, but I was out there racing!!! I had several years where I ran 6-8 events and spent less than $5K per season. So spending $xxx on a rental didn't make sense to me. Plus, (and I've had this discussion before) if I balled up the rental car, I would have ahd to take out a loan to pay for it...........End of racing for years (having not only to pay for the balled up car, but to save for another car.........
So, I think building up a street car/daily driver is another option if you're not rolling in the cash like I was in my younger years. (hmmm, not like I'm rolling in it now, it's just my priorities have gotten more whacked!! )
The most important thing IS TO GET OUT THERE!! Don't stand around watching, go ahead, grab the wheel!!
Wait............I think there's a book out there that covers all of this..................
Jeff L
ITA Miata
2010 NARRC Champion
2007 NERRC Championship, 2nd place
2008 NARRC Championship, 2nd place
2009 NARRC Championship, 2nd place
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