The standard reply is it is expensive. Being a CPA I was curious on exactly what is the cost for HPDE events My cost is based on 5 to 6 track weekends a year. Cost includes basic do it yourself self oil changes, pad and rotor replacements, and brake flush. First cost is depreciation assuming the vehicle is used at least 75%or more for track. I would estimate between $7,000 to $10,000. Then add track fees, track insurance, gas, hotel for one night and miscellaneous is approximately $1,000 to $1,300 per event. Repair cost tires, oil, etc. plus $2,500 contingency for auto repair and other parts Adding this all up and assuming 10 laps a session 8 sessions a weekend leaves a cost of approximately $40 to $50 per lap. I read somewhere that Indy cars cost $3,000 per lap so it is all relative. I assume that a GT3 cup car would easily cost $100 per lap.
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MGQuigley
Brakes and rotors $1000 per year. Tires another $1500. Hotels for 5 weekends $1500. Misc other $1500. Round to about $6000 annually. About $600 per track day not including depreciation of the car which isn’t too bad with Porsche because they are awesome cars.
You can easily spend more or less. But what a blast. People spend this kind of money on a cruise and just spend all day eating.
You can easily spend more or less. But what a blast. People spend this kind of money on a cruise and just spend all day eating.
How many of you get track insurance for HPDE? I‘m looking at starting HPDE next season. From my research I got the impression that track insurance is more worthwhile as you get to the more advanced rungs of DE. At the beginner level you are generally going slower, driving with an instructor and not having as much close driving with other cars.
Is this an accurate assessment or does the inexperience outweigh those other factors? Are their generally fewer incidents in the beginner groups?
Is this an accurate assessment or does the inexperience outweigh those other factors? Are their generally fewer incidents in the beginner groups?
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