ernie
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| posted on 30/1/09 at 04:09 PM |
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2009 season race costs
I am putting together my projected costs for the coming race locost season. if there is enough interest I will put up some posts with details, and
actual costs as I progress thru the year
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stevebubs
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| posted on 30/1/09 at 04:13 PM |
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definitely!
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P ?
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| posted on 30/1/09 at 04:31 PM |
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what sort of costs you budgeting for ?
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ernie
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| posted on 30/1/09 at 04:45 PM |
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race entry + contribution to marshals fund, diesel to and from for transit, fuel for races, basic food & drinks and kipping in van for overnites
plus unforseen as we go
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lsdweb
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| posted on 30/1/09 at 04:48 PM |
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Ernie - great idea!
Maybe those of us in different disciplines should do the same?
I'd just be wary of my wife coming on here and finding out though!
Regards
Wyn
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spdpug98
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| posted on 30/1/09 at 05:03 PM |
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I think you are very brave, when I used to race I didn't want to know what I was spending
My Blog: http://spdpug98.wordpress.com/
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Rob Bartley
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| posted on 30/1/09 at 05:47 PM |
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Good idea ernie. It would be a very interesting to see how things pan out over the year coz it all adds up, i bet, it's quite a scary amount
Good luck though for the season.
Rob
I WILL get out again!!
I have a little bit......need more......
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ernie
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| posted on 30/1/09 at 06:16 PM |
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this will be my 5th season, and before, costs were not a big consideration. but as things are getting a bit tight work wise I have to make sure there
is enough profit at the end of each month to substain it. Over the weekend I will give some more details and breakdown
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simes43
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| posted on 30/1/09 at 07:15 PM |
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Good idea Ernie, perhaps showing people what the true costs are will save some potential drivers investing a lot of money then finding out they cannot
afford to actually race.
Sometimes you cannot ignore the facts.
I just bought a carbon Tillett, budget b"@@£@d already
So
[Edited on 30/1/09 by simes43]
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ernie
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| posted on 31/1/09 at 01:04 PM |
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Is there an easy way of posting a spread sheet on here?
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procomp
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| posted on 31/1/09 at 03:17 PM |
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HI
Thats a good idea Ernie. The figure i use as one to give newcomers an idea is 4.5k - 5k Thats covering everything inc 1 or 2 unforeseen repairs. But
no B&B but a tent / van accommodation.
Now has Fozzie been contacted so only those with the secret password can view this thread.  I can see the divorce courts with a few race drivers
going through them after this.
Cheers Matt
Simon wish i had known you where after a Tillet carbon seat. I have just removed one from the BIO car and replaced it with a moulded foam job.
It's sat there doing nowt.
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simes43
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| posted on 31/1/09 at 04:42 PM |
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Could the sheet not be added to the novice pack?
Matt - Tillett's are like rocking horse poo or £10 off list.I w aited for one to come up and bit the bullet yesterday.
Someone will have it.
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 31/1/09 at 07:14 PM |
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Id love to have a look at the sheet of costs, even if someone wanted to mail it out or w/e
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ernie
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 03:24 PM |
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first, this the very basic costs of getting to the circuit, race and come home to south London. At all venues (except Brands) it includes overnight or
some, 2 nights in the van. I am anticipating competing in all rounds except Anglesey. The starting point is that the car is ready to go after the
winter layoff. club membership £25 (cos I'm a wrinkley) £40 for youngsters. champ fee £75. entry to races £1755, diesel for van @25mpg £352,
petrol for practice & race £177. allow £25 per day for food & drink I take lots of jammy dodgers, fruit and stove for egg & bacon.
butties. put aside (overdraft) £500 for problems and possible test days as we go.
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 05:31 PM |
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theres no tyres in there?
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ernie
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 06:08 PM |
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Existing tyres are ok and will last the season, I also have a set of full treaded for wet. It is anticipated that we will be using another tyre from
2010
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ernie
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| posted on 26/2/09 at 07:09 PM |
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Update
just had a nice pre season trackday at Brand's. Shared a garage with a nice bloke from Brighton ( is'nt it amazing, all day together and
we did'nt exchange names). Very large truck next door with 3 Porches on board but still came to borrow Mole gripps! Gearbox still sounds like
a bucketful of loose nuts & bolts, but car went well. Cost so far; £100 champ reg & club membership, £160 track day plus fuel £25 rolling
total;- £285.00
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ernie
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| posted on 19/3/09 at 05:33 PM |
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First meeting of the season, Snetterton. Will not bore you with detail except to say thanks to TMC & Richard with welding & genny after lower
wishbone parted company with chassis during practice. Costs; Wife attended so £50 for bed but no brekkies. race fuel £24, diesel £31, entry fee £235,
o/s £20. running totaol now £645.00
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ernie
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 06:19 PM |
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did not attend Mallory, so a few bits for maintanance, oils, plugs, brake fluid. new footpump & torque wrench £64. entry for brands £205, race
fuel £14, van fuel £5, o & s, £20 (ice cream for grandkids) running total £933. Brands did not go according to plan! so some repairs before my
next meeting in June at at same track
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steveiow
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| posted on 30/4/09 at 06:55 PM |
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Great read - very interested in how these costs are adding up. I just bought car #74 from last season and hope to compete next year.
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ernie
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| posted on 18/5/09 at 03:31 PM |
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Some repair costs after a little contact at brands and ending in the shingle. rear wheel arch £35, rear brake shoes due to gravel getting into drums
£15, running total £983.
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ernie
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| posted on 12/6/09 at 07:03 PM |
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Have been checking knocking in steering linkage and found chipped? cog in rack. So new rack!! At £116 inc postage, why is it so much dearer than
standard rack at £40? running total now £1099. roll on Brand's
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ernie
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 06:42 PM |
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Well as Andy said a good days racing at Brands, entry fee 305, race fuel, 23, diesel 5, succumbed to bacon sarnies in canteen etc 7.. running total
now £1439
[Edited on 22/6/09 by ernie]
[Edited on 22/6/09 by ernie]
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ernie
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 03:21 PM |
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Wewll a great weekend at Cadwell, weather and, all good close racing. Abit too close sometimes. Yet another bash up the rear due to a Torry Caynon
sized oil slick running thru Halls bends to Charlies.
Costs;test afternoon and entry 345, race fuel 60, diesil 75, oil change on sunday 12, o & s 30. this does not include cost of caravan rental
etc.in Mablethorpe from thurs to mon morn as the kids paid for it Running total £1961. Not out till Oulton now, some work to do on car which I
will detail later
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ernie
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| posted on 28/8/09 at 05:29 PM |
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Just a quicki before Oulton. On my third gearbox since starting out in 2005, all from e-bay at around £30. Had a box rebuilt properly from all the
remnants. £90. Also clutch was still original from same period. So new clutch assembly £80. first time at Oulton so test afternoon £155. Will add to
running total after race meeting. See you all there!!!!
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