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
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I have never seen or heard of an on track incident in the instructed run groups, but there’s always a first time. It gets more interesting in the advanced / instructor run groups.
Part of it is that there’s an instructor in the car and the other part is that the lower run groups typically aren’t carrying much speed thru corners or have much really heavy braking.
Do whatever you’re comfortable with. Maybe get track insurance for your first event then assess for the next time?
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