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Mark Billings
 IP: 69.179.183.113 Feb 23, 08 - 9:35 AM |
Cost?
Right now I am running 125 shifter karts around the Midwest. I have been racing them about 15 years and have won several national championships. I run nothing but asphalt so I have to travel. Price break down for me is with tires, travel, food and so on I am spending about $850-$1000 per weekend to race if I don’t break anything. How do the MOLS compare? 1/2 of my expense is travel because very few good tracks in MO or KS. Honestly what does it take to be compative? New shifter cost $5000 Motor $4000 Tires $180 per set last one weekend Axle and misc $3000 Just to compare. Thanks, Mark |
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donnie25
IP: 19.81.59.116 Feb 23rd, 2008 - 10:00 AM |
Re: Cost?
Mark you could retire on the money you would save with us. |
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Chris #9s
IP: 205.188.117.13 Feb 23rd, 2008 - 2:45 PM |
Re: Cost?
Mark, First off, I would recommend you give Bob Douglas a call. He can answer any questions that you have. He can be reached at: Competition and Promotional Director Bob Douglas (913)-768-1017 (913)-522-5378 email: bobdouglasmols@rodendsupply.com I was a stone cold rookie at racing last year so I don't have the years of experience to go on. I will say that on the website classifieds there are cars that have won before with our group. Turn key with spares from $5500 to $7000. Buy one of these and be competitive right out of the chute. Cost to join the club...$110. Weekly expenses...Pit passes, $25 each. Fuel...3 gal. gas or about 10 gal. of methanol...$3 a gal. Tow vehicle fuel...most (all) races are within an hour of K.C. Tires...I ran the same fronts all year...$128 ea. Changed the LR twice for stagger but both still useable...$140 ea. Changed the RR numerous times but used up about 4 tires...$170 ea. I blew a motor last year but had a spare. Going to a different motor this year for about $2 g's. I didn't track my expenses/winnings last year very good. I didn't break even although I am sure some people did. But I didn't spend a whole lot more than I had either. These cars are pretty economical racing. When you factor in the speeds, they are about the cheapest way to go the fastest in most forms of racing. Dollar for dollar, MPH for MPH....you can't beat it. And this group is a pretty clean bunch of drivers so not a whole lot of damage to worry about either. Like I said, Bob can answer all your questions so make sure to give him a call. Browse through the website and come out and catch a race. All of the drivers would be happy to chat with you and answer any questions. Make sure you stop by in the pits and say Hi to the #9s too! Chris Schofield #9s |
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racket40
IP: 71.1.100.230 Feb 24th, 2008 - 6:25 AM |
Re: Cost?
Did you say karts or Nascar. I am sure if you bought a new car you would spend up close to 18 or 20 or more. But there are used cars you can race and run up front. I would say you could run all year on 6 to 8 tires. I have a old GSXR and use about 8 gallons of Alky a night.There was a national champ Henchcraft out there for around 15 I think. Raced one year. Go back to the past races and talk to the ones that ran up front most of the year. All the guys are helpful. Before you buy get a lot of info. Talk to a lot of Drivers. |
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bobbyd
IP: 74.95.110.61 Feb 24th, 2008 - 9:55 AM |
Re: Cost?
Mark, E-mail me your phone number or give me a call on my cell 913-522-5378. Bob Douglas |
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