Richie_k83 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 So me and a mate are looking into Racing, never done it before and always fancied it. Although it wont be in a Supra.. A few guys from work are competing in the Dunlop Puma Cup, as a budget entry and keeping it cheap n cheerful, that is where i am heading to begin with.... Got me thinking, does anyone here race in any championships? Would be interesting to know who does what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I've done various bits and pieces. A couple of seasons in Formula Vee and some other things. Did the Birkett relay last weekend, actually: http://garethevansuk.kinja.com/the-craziest-race-of-the-year-1652228068 I get various bits through work, but I'm looking to do something more serious next year because I'm hopelessly hooked. There are a few 'proper' racers on here. Plenty more drag racers though - but that's not proper racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I will hopefully be in the UK Time attack championship in the Pro Extreme class next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 There are a few 'proper' racers on here. Plenty more drag racers though - but that's not proper racing Who me?! Worth watching some of BigNum's video's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Who me?! Worth watching some of BigNum's video's! I wasn't there for your epic result mate I've only seen his trackday ones - has he raced too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I'll be entering the Supra in at least a few rounds of the 2015 Irish Time Attack Championship, pro class. I've only seen his trackday ones - has he raced too? I don't think so, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I wasn't there for your epic result mate I've only seen his trackday ones - has he raced too? Actually not seen him in races, just the track day ones. Find it quite impressive how calm & smooth he is on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfett Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 i race gearbox karts.. not quite the same as car racing but hurtling towards a corner on a kart track at 110mph has its own adrenaline rush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anger Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Building a classic Impreza to compete in the 22b/MLR sprint series next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 We've done all sorts over here. Just finished the BMW Compact Cup Championship season a couple of weeks back. It's worth the money, just so long as someone doesn't bin it into your car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morzy2k5 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 This year I entered the toyota sprint series with work.we use an old celica gt st202 put a few mods on it and it goes great.shows a lot of cars up that are worth 10x the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anger Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Are you there today at the last round ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider1980 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) You can always set-up racing with your friends, Me and a few mates at work designed a RWYB 4 Group championship for Santa Pod a few months ago, 16 racers divided in to 4 racers in 4 groups and race each other to be group A,B,C,D Champion, then the group champions face off against each other in 2 semi finals races, a 3rd place race off between semi final losers and then the final to decide who is the fastest of the lot, was great fun even won my first trophy being group A champion.....had my ass kicked by my mate in his Nissan GTR 34 tho lol setting it all up cost a bit tho.....buying the vouchers for drag strip runs, fuel, buying food, 7 trophies, all in all probably came to near £700....is worth it as long as you have people committed to doing it. Edited November 1, 2014 by Knightrider1980 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Would be good to get a feel of roughly how much it costs to run a car in races? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morzy2k5 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Are you there today at the last round ? No buddy but my boss is in our black celica.it is all stickered up and it's got white multi spoke wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Good see so many of you are involved Really looking forward to starting. Once my Supra is fixed, i will be selling my daily car and picking a Puma up. Hard to not show an interest, work is all tuning and motorsport based really so would be rude not too get stuck in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Would be good to get a feel of roughly how much it costs to run a car in races? A few guys said the first season is the most expensive, getting a licence, car and equipment etc, but once you have that, its only the races you have to pay for the following year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I have raced gearbox karts (125 Open), Special GT's, Special Saloons, Sports Prototypes and National F3. Not done any competive racing for a while, but still have two Sports Prototypes and an ex Heinz-Harald Frentzen Lola F3000 he ran just before he entered F1. I still do track days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 A few guys said the first season is the most expensive, getting a licence, car and equipment etc, but once you have that, its only the races you have to pay for the following year... Ha! They are either dreaming, kidding themselves, or very lucky, do not underestimate the costs of running and maintaining a race car. Just race entry fees, tyres and fuel for the racer and the tow car mount up, add a few accidents and failures.... Not to mention car and engine development. Single seaters in the more modest Formulae are cheapest to run, and easiest to maintain, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Ha! They are either dreaming, kidding themselves, or very lucky, do not underestimate the costs of running and maintaining a race car. Just race entry fees, tyres and fuel for the racer and the tow car mount up, add a few accidents and failures.... Not to mention car and engine development. Single seaters in the more modest Formulae are cheapest to run, and easiest to maintain, IMO. Luck i'm guessing, our works Puma Cup car hasn't had any major faults or accidents this year and has been within the top 3 consistently. Development wise, the cars are all set at equal specs really so mods are very limited to keep it fair. (Aside from potentially introducing LSD's next year) Saying that, it is meant to be cheap, to a degree. I'd never doubt the costs, as you say, entry, tyres, fuel and travel alone aren't gonna be cheap. Hell a catastrophic off would potentially end my season if i get that far lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 sounds great! good luck to you, pumas sound like a lot of fun! and keep us all posted i love reading racing blogs etc. that goes to you future time attackers too i don't race wheel to wheel but i sprint, and do the odd track day. its prob a good thing because wheel to wheel would prob scare me to death i know that sprinting perhaps doesn't qualify as "proper" racing to some people, but i have a bucketload of fun that subaru looks evil!!! good to see a couple of karters too- i spanner for a kart team, love every minute of it. what years did you kart chris? the guy i spanner for was in 125 long circuit for a good few years until 2007. masterfett what class are you in? morzy your gaffer did well at rockingham i assume these 10 times the cost cars are the GT86's lol. that black 202 has regularly scalped a certain supra this year too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 i know that sprinting perhaps doesn't qualify as "proper" racing to some people, but i have a bucketload of fun Doesn't matter if it's wheel to wheel or against the clock, it's competitive and you still put the effort in to be there on the day with the intention of crushing someone's dreams. what years did you kart chris? The early ones, when there was still a horse tied to the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morzy2k5 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 sounds great! good luck to you, pumas sound like a lot of fun! and keep us all posted i love reading racing blogs etc. that goes to you future time attackers too i don't race wheel to wheel but i sprint, and do the odd track day. its prob a good thing because wheel to wheel would prob scare me to death i know that sprinting perhaps doesn't qualify as "proper" racing to some people, but i have a bucketload of fun that subaru looks evil!!! good to see a couple of karters too- i spanner for a kart team, love every minute of it. what years did you kart chris? the guy i spanner for was in 125 long circuit for a good few years until 2007. masterfett what class are you in? morzy your gaffer did well at rockingham i assume these 10 times the cost cars are the GT86's lol. that black 202 has regularly scalped a certain supra this year too Haha yeah we have met before buddy.i was there at blyton park and came first and even came quicker than a few of the gt86's lol.i sold my old legcay twin turbo and got my supra how is yours running after the sprint series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I have raced gearbox karts (125 Open), Special GT's, Special Saloons, Sports Prototypes and National F3. Not done any competive racing for a while, but still have two Sports Prototypes and an ex Heinz-Harald Frentzen Lola F3000 he ran just before he entered F1. I still do track days. Would love to have a go in the F3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Everything has a price here And it's already all carbon..... ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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