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You can avoid the cost of a tow car and trailer by racing something like Road Saloons.. but it's still going to cost.
Personal safety gear - c.£500
Licence and ARDS - well over £200
Racing Membership of club - £50+
Race Fees - £130+
Buying a prepared car is usually cheaper than preparing yourself. I would suggest a semi decent Road Saloon would cost at least £3k. Another drive to the circuit option would be HSCC 70's Roadsports.. (MG Midget or Spitfire?) and they have very sringent regs so you can probably buy and prepare a car for under £3k. Cheap road insurance too! And HSCC used to do a deal to novices where you got membership and four races very cheaply in your first year (£400ish).
Other cheap options include, all MG's (Metros cheapest, from £1k per car) - check MGCC and MGOC websites, Fiat Uno's and maybe alfas (although they seemed pretty competitive at Combe) or perhaps CSCC races - but I don't know much about these. Trailer and tow car needed for these..
What about doing a few sprints first (only need a road car, proban overalls and helmet)? That'll let you suss out whether you want to go further for minimal cost - although track time is very limited. But is really convincing me that I need more!
Any other options anyone?
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