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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Been whatching a fair bit lately now I really want one
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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what do you mean you want one?
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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what do you mean you want one?
Lol, i was thinking the same, if he's talking about the Supercars i hope he's VERY wealthy...
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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you could start off with a stockhatch (not quite so expensive!)

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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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What's a season cost to run one of those?? -5-10k ??
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not wealthy but id like to give it a go
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Its cheaper than WRC anyway. Of course cars are less sofisticated, less developped, sometimes really old fashion but still very quick, thanks to less restricted engines !
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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I'd recommend it, brilliant fun, relatively cheap, and you get a few goes in the car during the day with a practice, heats and a final.

Great fun close racing, plenty of panel bashing on the first lap, and coming off the tarmac onto the lose surface bouncing around it really gives a good buzz.

Race entry around £200 (BTRDA) or £220 BRDA
Allow another £200 per event petrol, trailer, food etc.
Set of tyres will last a season (maybe two sets, < £400 each set).

Stock hatch used to be the cheapest way to do it and you can still do that with the BTRDA, cars available from £1500. Or just hire one.

Or in the main championship (televised) you could do Swifts, BMW Mini, Hot Hatch, of these three the hot hatch cars will be the cheapest to buy.

Swifts look like good series lots of ex stock-hatchers doing that, cars cost a bit more think more like £8k but same entry/running costs as above.



http://www.rallycrossuk.com/competitor-information
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