Is a HPDE worth the $$
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Stop now while you can!
I took my first toke from the go-fast crack pipe in August 2004, and was immediately addicted.
I did more track days; I autocrossed.
Then track days started getting a bit boring (the rules of engagement around here are really gentle).
So, now I've been club racing for three plus years.
Just think how much fatter my bank account would be with all the money I've spent on this addiction.
I'm already planning my next race....
ps--I still autocross occasionally; autocross is an entirely different experience, but it's the best, safest way to learn your car's limits.
I took my first toke from the go-fast crack pipe in August 2004, and was immediately addicted.
I did more track days; I autocrossed.
Then track days started getting a bit boring (the rules of engagement around here are really gentle).
So, now I've been club racing for three plus years.
Just think how much fatter my bank account would be with all the money I've spent on this addiction.
I'm already planning my next race....
ps--I still autocross occasionally; autocross is an entirely different experience, but it's the best, safest way to learn your car's limits.
#12
Don't start if you value your wallet
2 hrs of track time is more than you think... remember that both you AND your car need to cool down. Very few people can stay fully focused for 2 hours straight
2 hrs of track time is more than you think... remember that both you AND your car need to cool down. Very few people can stay fully focused for 2 hours straight
#13
Originally Posted by PedalFaster,Sep 3 2010, 03:45 PM
If this is your goal:
...then this isn't true:
...as you likely won't (intentionally) get anywhere as near to your car's limits at your first track day as you would at an autocross.
Regardless, by all means go for it -- track days are fun.
...then this isn't true:
...as you likely won't (intentionally) get anywhere as near to your car's limits at your first track day as you would at an autocross.
Regardless, by all means go for it -- track days are fun.
On a side note, I find that there is A LOT of ego on most track days...always a result of a weaker driver being insecure about his own skill level. See the "Flat Out" video . Be wary of the people that think because they do 10 HPDE's a year that they are a good driver, or think that autocross is a "lower" form of motorsport. A lot of newbies get caught up in this idea. Perhaps it's because a lot of people struggle to do autocross at a very high level...the skill set is much different and very challenging from a car control perspective because of the transitions.
Anyway, just keep a cool head, have a blast and keep the mindset that you are "always learning." Have fun.
Cheers,
Nick
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Originally Posted by Ben22,Sep 3 2010, 05:37 PM
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty. ~ Peter Egan
Originally Posted by Forcednduckshn,Sep 3 2010, 06:31 PM
Be wary of the people that think because they do 10 HPDE's a year that they are a good driver, or think that autocross is a "lower" form of motorsport.
#15
I concur, track is crack...
No reason why you can't do both track and autox. Autox is cheaper, and if it floats your boat you can do more of them. Either way, just be ready for the sucking sound of your dollars leaving your wallet.
No reason why you can't do both track and autox. Autox is cheaper, and if it floats your boat you can do more of them. Either way, just be ready for the sucking sound of your dollars leaving your wallet.
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Oh wow I was worried about the becoming addicted part. I already have too many hobbies fighting for my spare cash...
I have always wanted to do one of these events just to see what it is about, but another concern I have is where its at. I mean its at the Milwaukee Mile which would be fun and fast but I only live 35 minutes from Road America and I know that there are events there every year. I think Road America would be a much more fun track to run on. I'm undecided as of right now. If I go I will report back on my new addiction LOL
Thanks for the responses.
I have always wanted to do one of these events just to see what it is about, but another concern I have is where its at. I mean its at the Milwaukee Mile which would be fun and fast but I only live 35 minutes from Road America and I know that there are events there every year. I think Road America would be a much more fun track to run on. I'm undecided as of right now. If I go I will report back on my new addiction LOL
Thanks for the responses.
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Originally Posted by FatfreeS2k,Sep 3 2010, 08:22 PM
Oh wow I was worried about the becoming addicted part. I already have too many hobbies fighting for my spare cash...
I have always wanted to do one of these events just to see what it is about, but another concern I have is where its at. I mean its at the Milwaukee Mile which would be fun and fast but I only live 35 minutes from Road America and I know that there are events there every year. I think Road America would be a much more fun track to run on. I'm undecided as of right now. If I go I will report back on my new addiction LOL
Thanks for the responses.
I have always wanted to do one of these events just to see what it is about, but another concern I have is where its at. I mean its at the Milwaukee Mile which would be fun and fast but I only live 35 minutes from Road America and I know that there are events there every year. I think Road America would be a much more fun track to run on. I'm undecided as of right now. If I go I will report back on my new addiction LOL
Thanks for the responses.
If they provide an instructor (I am sure that they do) make sure you get one. They will be full of helpful advice! It is a pretty cheap cost compared to most organizations for RA too!
http://www.mvptracktime.com/id25.html
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Go ahead and do it. If you have too many hobbies now then this will for sure help you get out of all those other hobbies and concentrate on one! See, we just bought you a lot of extra time. I hope you're at the track right now.
#20
Originally Posted by Richard EVO,Sep 3 2010, 09:53 PM
The best way to become a millionaire in car racing, is to start with two million.