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xnamerxx · 02-03-2013, 09:35 PM

Your right.

But that barrier exists with any of the existing classes, $4k shocks for stock class or $1k tires that last 50 runs even for the cheapest classes. It would make much more sense to buy an existing race car that someone else dumped money into. As with any form of racing those with the money/means will probably perform better than you. As I see it right now I can't think of any class of racing that doesn't have a huge initial investment. Unless you enjoy racing 20-40yo cars and the maintenance headaches that come with it.

I could easily buy a Spec Miata or a Corvette and not have fun sitting back of the pack against a guy who has the means to replace his motor every season or a guy who can invest in brand new tires each event. I'm only surprised that there aren't more Civic Si's or Scion TC or whatever joining events. FWD cars in general don't have much membership here(as you know), could be because FWD is the devil, but not many people seem to race them. If I drove off to AZ i'd have some more people to play with but i'd probably be much faster than them.

So finished my event in SD today, my Co-Driver managed to have an unofficial PAX of 5th place but will probably drop a few places, I was only able to get unofficial of 8th place. I'm sure we'll both drop a few places once everything is finalized but still an impressive showing none the less.

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02-03-2013, 09:35 PM	#11
xnamerxx 0-60 in slow Drives: light blue liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 926	Your right. But that barrier exists with any of the existing classes, $4k shocks for stock class or $1k tires that last 50 runs even for the cheapest classes. It would make much more sense to buy an existing race car that someone else dumped money into. As with any form of racing those with the money/means will probably perform better than you. As I see it right now I can't think of any class of racing that doesn't have a huge initial investment. Unless you enjoy racing 20-40yo cars and the maintenance headaches that come with it. I could easily buy a Spec Miata or a Corvette and not have fun sitting back of the pack against a guy who has the means to replace his motor every season or a guy who can invest in brand new tires each event. I'm only surprised that there aren't more Civic Si's or Scion TC or whatever joining events. FWD cars in general don't have much membership here(as you know), could be because FWD is the devil, but not many people seem to race them. If I drove off to AZ i'd have some more people to play with but i'd probably be much faster than them. So finished my event in SD today, my Co-Driver managed to have an unofficial PAX of 5th place but will probably drop a few places, I was only able to get unofficial of 8th place. I'm sure we'll both drop a few places once everything is finalized but still an impressive showing none the less.