Dirt track forum?

Greg

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Location
Matthews, NC
I'm thinking about getting into dirt track racing but I don't want to spend to much money so I can still offroad but I was unable to find an online forum like this for dirt track. Anyone here know of one? It would be even better if it was a NC one. I'm just ready to do a little :driver:
 
SSWaters said:
Seems to me no matter what class you run it's $$$$$$$$$.
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Yeah....take it from the voice of experience. I didn't drive , but I spent 10 years building, improving and then re-building circle track cars.
If you don't wanna spend much money, take up badmiton.
 
x2^ my brother races dirt tracks back home in NY. Both hobbies are capable of draining every last cent from you and leave you with nothing but broken parts, filthy cloths and a big happy big grin :D
 
Well I am thinking that I should be able to get going for under $1000 because I am geting a vehicle to build for free. Thanks for the links.
 
Ahh the memories, Metrolina Speedway, East L., Thundervalley.

Man it was a great time, but everyone on here is right, my car was close to free when I picked it up, and it drained my pocketbook and my family quite efficiently. But the memories are worth it (least I think so). It takes money to run up front, from Modified Four to Late Model, Cash is King, you can only improvise so much..... Good luck, it is a great sport, but your either full on, full off or your just wasting your time....


JR
 
Yha I know i'm not gonna have the money that it takes to run in front but I just want to race and have a car my dad wont kill me if I wreck
 
Dude,

Something to think about......

You need a trailer and something to tow it with. I have known people to rent a UHaul to get to and fro the track. $$$

Gas, insurance, taxes, maint, any repairs to to towing setup. More $$$$

Some tracks have weekly entrance fees, or yearly membership fees/lisences. Usually tires and gas have to be bought at the track. You can run one tire at track A, then decide to run track B next weekend. Guess what.... you can't use the tires you just bought last weekend at track A. If you wanna run, you have to get a set of tires from track B. More $$$$

Race cars break parts period.... Even the little 4 cyls break stuff all the time. Clutches, shafts, bearings, internal engine parts (it's common for 4 cyls to run +7k rpms), rear ends...... You will have a fender bender or 2 here and there.... You will need a welder/skill of welding and occasionally some tubing... More $$$

A big part of running up front is your engine. I'm sure you will want to run up front, and you'll start spending $ on high performance parts. You can easlily nickel and dime yourself to death trying to find 15 hp. Having a performance engine built.... I've heard as much as $8k for a 4 cyl and $25k is common for a Modified/Late model...... That high performance engine... breaks other stuff down the drive line....Real $$$

If you enjoy it you will want to start tinkering with stuff....
Trying new springs, shocks, cams, rear ends, fluids, pulleys, timing, suspension adjustments, ect, ect...... it adds up to more $$$$ and a ton of time......

You will need a fire suit, helmet, gloves, and shoes. None of these are anything to skimp out of. More $$$$$

If you really still want to do it.... Find a sponsor, period. Once you get your requirements (suit/helmet/car/tow rig), it is possible (with a sponsor) to run some classes with little or nothing out of pocket as long as you don't tear up a lot of stuff. It's really helpful if you know someone who competes regularly. They can help you learn the tricks of the trade (how to cheat, characteristics of the track). Once you're in make every friend you can but keep in mind people will lie to you... (most don't give away thier secrets).It is a lot of fun and You'll meet some really great people, but if it is a motorsport it's really an expensive hobby.
 
8k for a 4cyl. must've been awhile since you were in it. To run up front in mod 4 your looking at 10- 15k to run up front. Hell i've got $1600 in a head for my street 2300 ford that is nowhere near race equipment. If you get into 4 cylinder fords, pm me and i can probably hook you up on some parts. Even a car thats ready, minus engine and tranny.

The most important thing is setup, check it every week, don't just leave it on the trailer.
 
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