Cost of racing in supersport.

[texmo]

I am just trying to decide weather I can afford to race or not, I have a rough Idea of how much each meet will cost but how much do you guys spend on each meet? I am just talking about the money you spend to race, not travel expenses and food.
Thanks.

[kickingzebra]

So far? stupid amounts, cause I am getting set up. If I don't count all that,
$75.00 Race fees
$200.00 Tyres wear (approx)
$100.00 Oil, filter, lockwire, brake pads etc
$30.00 Fuel for the day

And then you would have to factor in regular maintenance, replacement parts for minor crashes, bolts etc, random tools needed, chains, warmers, generator, blah blah blah. Every time thus far I have ended up spending near on a grand total.

[The_Dover]

So you're looking at well over $400 a race??

Thank fuck I'm slow.

[skelstar]

Fark it would be fun though...

[kickingzebra]

tyre wear is probably over the top thinking about it, and second hand tyres would cut that significantly.
Also have to budget for test days to get the most out of yourself and the bike.

Talking to Nicko the longest he got out of a set of tyres, 5 races.
At nationals you have to race on the tyres you qualified on, not sure what that is gonna do exactly, but I am planning on a set of tyres per race weekend.

[nicko]

Talking to Nicko the longest he got out of a set of tyres, 5 races.


nope that was 5 race meetings! 30 races plus practice sessions plus a couple of weekends road riding on a set of tyres on the old 98 gixxer 6hundy. wouldn't recommend running your tyres that long tho, not much grip on the canvas.

as an indication all up i budget on $500 a club meet & $1000 a national meet. one of my old budgets is below for a couple of events. gets cheaper the better setup you get and the less you crash/blow up but more expensive the more competitive you want to get.

worth every dollar!

Event
AMCC Rnd 3
Pukekohe
Apr-04

Item

Entry Fee $80
Practice Day Fee
Petrol/Mileage $40
Pit Garage
Airfares
Ferry

Accommodation $-
Food $15
Tyres $200
Petrol $25
Other Consumables $100
(Oil, Chain, Sprockets, Brake Pads, Fluids)

$460

Event
Nats Rnd 6
Manfield
Mar 26-28

Item

Entry Fee $140
Practice Day Fee $50
Petrol/Mileage $150
Pit Garage $50
Airfares
Ferry

Accommodation $ -
Food $50
Tyres $500
Petrol $50
Other Consumables $150
(Oil, Chain, Sprockets, Brake Pads, Fluids)

$1,140

[Zed]

Most interesting! I had an idea it would cost around those prices, but like you guys say, it's worth every penny. And why not put money into something you love so much? Of course aside from the monetary costs there is a heap of TIME involved in the sport too!

[Motoracer]

nope that was 5 race meetings! 30 races plus practice sessions plus a couple of weekends road riding on a set of tyres on the old 98 gixxer 6hundy. wouldn't recommend running your tyres that long tho, not much grip on .................................................. .................................................. ............................Food $50
Tyres $500
Petrol $50
Other Consumables $150
(Oil, Chain, Sprockets, Brake Pads, Fluids)

$1,140

Now that sounds more like it!

[dss3]

Reckon if you work out and think about how much it cost you would'nt do it! I have no idea how much I have spent so far, i'm sure i'd cry if I knew. Deffo a lot cheaper once you have all the gears you need, spares etc, and umm, not crashing helps a lot... apparently.

[Shaun]

Thread Jack----

Tex mate, you just passed the first test of what we have been talking about mate, well done dude, stay focused on what you want!

[texmo]

Thread Jack----

Tex mate, you just passed the first test of what we have been talking about mate, well done dude, stay focused on what you want!

umm thanks?

(what test?)

[The_Dover]

Texmo won't need much money for food. His mum will make him sandwiches.

[texmo]

Texmo won't need much money for food. His mum will make him sandwiches.

Nah man... She brought my a pannini and some doughnuts to puke :2thumbsup

[The_Dover]

Didn't she teach you to share, bitch.

Where was my donut?

[texmo]

Didn't she teach you to share, bitch.

Where was my donut?
I ate it, my needs are great than yours.

[Motoracer]

umm thanks?

(what test?)

All will be revealed soon enough, young grass hopper.

[texmo]

All will be revealed soon enough, young grass hopper.

You still gonna be racing at taupo then?

[Motoracer]

You still gonna be racing at taupo then?

If I can hitch a ride with someone there, then maybe..

[texmo]

If I can hitch a ride with someone there, then maybe..
Just so you know your my target if you come down :hug:

[loosebruce]

All i know is that every single cent i earn from my too full time jobs goes back into the bike and racing.

Tex, stuff everything else and just focus on racing mate, you can do it on the cheap, me and drayl have got things sorted (sort of) so it can be done.

and no you can't have a pay rise :Pokey:

[texmo]

All i know is that every single cent i earn from my too full time jobs goes back into the bike and racing.

Tex, stuff everything else and just focus on racing mate, you can do it on the cheap, me and drayl have got things sorted (sort of) so it can be done.

and no you can't have a pay rise :Pokey:

there is nothing else to stuff, I dont have a day off, I work 7 days, I cant rember the last time I got drunk and I havent spent any money on anything but my bike for the last few months.
I takes a lot of commitment to race, you can achive anything in 10 years, but you will never get the 10 years back. Makes ya think dunn it. Is it all worth it?

[The_Dover]

I can't remember the last time I got drunk either.

[texmo]

I can't remember the last time I got drunk either.

Yeah but thats because when you get drunk you wake up in strange places with no memorie of the night what so ever.

[sAsLEX]

Is it all worth it?

Do you enjoy it?

The answer to that question should be the same as to your question.

[Shaun]

Do you enjoy it?

The answer to that question should be the same as to your question.


As he said, and if you are already thinking that way, park your bike, save your money, go get drunk, get laid, get a morgage, and have a wonderfull life bahahahahah Puke

[texmo]

Do you enjoy it?

The answer to that question should be the same as to your question.
Yes and Yes

As he said, and if you are already thinking that way, park your bike, save your money, go get drunk, get laid, get a morgage, and have a wonderfull life bahahahahah Puke

fuck that

[snot]

....fuck that

I hear ya!! :2thumbsup :2thumbsup


Hey are we still on for next year?

yours truely,
pit bitch

[Shaun]

Yes and Yes


fuck that


Good man:banana:

[texmo]

I hear ya!! :2thumbsup :2thumbsup


Hey are we still on for next year?

yours truely,
pit bitch

Yeah bro if all goes ahead to plan for sure!

[Motoracer]

Just so you know your my target if you come down :hug:

Good luck to you then good Sir. You'll need it. Lots of it.

No offence.

Oh, BTW got any empty space to fit my R6 somewhere? :D

[texmo]

Good luck to you then good Sir. You'll need it. Lots of it.

No offence.

Oh, BTW got any empty space to fit my R6 somewhere? :D

I wont need luck, Skill is what will do it. But your right I have only been on the 600 for just over a week now and I wont ride it again untll the 14th. Hopefully the new tyres and rear shock spring make some diffrence.

I am going down with chris sorry dude.

[Motoracer]

I wont need luck, Skill is what will do it. But your right I have only been on the 600 for just over a week now and I wont ride it again untll the 14th. Hopefully the new tyres and rear shock spring make some diffrence.

I am going down with chris sorry dude.

Luck does exist in Motorsports. Hate it or love it, it's there. Ideally you wan't to be in control and not depend on good luck. Good luck for you would be, me getting a crap start or falling off or what ever in your advantage. This is where your skill level wasn't the only factor for your final achivement.

You have natural talent. Not denying that. Skill, you need more... With time (judging by the pace you learn at, you won't need much at all), anything is possible.

As for you going down with Chris, fine.. Be a bitch! :shake:

[Kickaha]

Luck does exist in Motorsports. Hate it or love it, it's there.


The harder you work and the more preparation you put in the "luckier" you get

[R6_kid]

following this thread with interest.

Will be interesting to see how well i run next year on my 60-70,000km bike that i commute on, racing on 2nd hand tyres.:Pokey:

you got the goods bro, it'll get easier once you have some results and can round up some sponsors so you can spend more time practicing and improving.

[texmo]

ok im up to a bit over $13k and i have done one race :D

[marty]

you wanna try training for an aerobatic competition @ $200 an hour....

[texmo]

you wanna try training for an aerobatic competition @ $200 an hour....

Why would I want to do that?

[The_Dover]

because at least you'd only crash the once.