Racing on a budget

[bearda]

Originally Posted by Tamago

fyi, dollar-per-minute prices of autocross are grossly higher than a typical club track day.. yes you'll pay more for the track day, but considering the seat time, it's a bargain, compared to autocross

Yes, but the dollar-per-corner price is about the same

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by bearda

Yes, but the dollar-per-corner price is about the same

how so?

[Sabretooth]

ok, well subjecting that your Autocross club is large in size, that means less runs per person...

If you run with a smaller group, pending you guys stay out for the same amount of time. You will see more seat time.

Example, in 6 hours, large group only puts in 4 runs. Small group in 6 hours puts in 8 runs. equals more seat time.

Autocrosses are a great chance to get seat time, plus there is a completely different mentality sometimes that goes along with it. Majority are willing to accept we all start from somewhere and are willing to help you out. Club Days sometime offer people who are just there for themselves, there is that time to help and learn...It just seems less formal and more interactive at an autox.