Old farts in FF?

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Just thoughts really (at this stage) but I really do have an itch to go racing. I seem to use my Elise less and less on the road keeping it mainly for Sprints and trackdays.
So apart from the obvious of racing in the Elise trophy I was wondering about Formula Ford. Do old farts (I'm 52) race these at club level or are they just for the youngsters?

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Thanks guys. Lewis, I've sent you a reply.

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andy97 said:

Plenty of Old Farts (and young farts) in Monoposto, too.

I've been looking at a single circuit (Castle Combe) championship to keep travel costs down (I live in South Devon).
Whilst the idea of spending lots of time testing and racing appeals we have two young children who are very much into their ponies so horsey shows take priority for the kids and then I try and get max bang for my buck in my (little) spare time.
I'm also trying to build up a small business this year so money is going to be a bit tight for a year or two.
The thing is I reckon if I don't do some racing soon I never will so want to get going within the next year or two. FF looks an affordable way of having some fun in a 'real' racing car.

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Excellent stuff amnd lots of encouragement - thanks.

I was doing some window shopping earlier and left an ad open which my other half noticed. She didn't hit the roof so that's encouraging too!

Lots of research and a rip or two to Combe this year to have a look I think.

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Still thinking.
I've made a couple of enquiries about cars too!
One thing - in my first year I'm thinking of just doing some track days and maybe a sprint or two.
How do things like FFs fare on track days?
I've been spoilt by the wonderfully organised and superb on track behaviour of Lotus on Track days and would worry about hasving my car jostled by £1k 'bangers'. Sorry if that sounds snooty but I've seen it happen.

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Thanks Lewis I had a suspicion that they wouldn't really be right for TDs.
Test days will be fine.

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Thanks for the help.
I've made a decision to go for it
The Elise is going on the market and I'm hoping to get an FF as soon as its sold.
I'll probably stick to Sprints for this year and some test days to get used to the car and think about racing next year.
Looking forward to it

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Damn, blast, balls

Found out yesterday that if I sell the Elise at the moment then I'm likely to get hit with an unwanted tax bill (and I've only just paid one!) so its going to have to stay with me for a while which means I'm not going to be able to get myself a care to go racing with for a year or two.
Oh well, gives me a chance to loose a few pounds (weight) and I'm rather pleased the Elise will be staying.
Give me a year or two and I'll be on the grid though

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Thanks guys, I'll give the renting idea some thought. I've more or less got this years activites in the family diary to fit around the kids horse shows so I'll have to see how things go.
Many thanks for all your help. I've had some offers of rentals already but I'll be in touch before I commit Rob.
Definately going to be revisiting this - particularly as it got the green light from the boss!!!!!! (although I didn't mention racing at this stage!).