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[RacerMDR]

definitely want to go for cars? You could race Club100 2 stroke karts with that budget and have change. Its a good competitive series.

of if you defo want cars.........check out Caterham Graduates. You may need a little bit more to buy a classic.....but worth a look. www.graduates.org.uk

Edited by RacerMDR on Thursday 4th December 11:29

[anonymous-user]

Racylady said:

I would suggest that you go along to Autosport in January and speak to various people there! There's lots out there to suit most peoples budget.

Sarah,

how did you get on looking for a driving coach, i would be really interested to hear about the results as i am doing a good deal of work on sports psychology....

[RacerMDR]

pablo said:

Racylady said:

I would suggest that you go along to Autosport in January and speak to various people there! There's lots out there to suit most peoples budget.

Sarah,

how did you get on looking for a driving coach, i would be really interested to hear about the results as i am doing a good deal of work on sports psychology....

www.simonmason.com - great driver, top bloke and good teacher.

[Galileo]

Formula Vee would fit nicely into your budget. Some cars for sale on the Vee Centre site...

http://www.veecentre.com/index.php?option=com_cont...

PM me if you want to know any more about any of the cars for sale.

[Darkslider]

Hey mate, just thought I'd say I'm in the same boat as you, looking to get into some form of circuit racing and wasn't sure what I wanted to do.

However I've now decided that I'd like to compete in Stock Hatch for several reasons, low cost being the main one. Car modifications are strictly limited, control tyre is cheap and the half a dozen or so hatches that are the most competitive can be bought (or built) cheaply, meaning it isn't so much of a 'cheque book championship' as some. I was originally thinking of converting my 106 GTI into a race car, as with the 1.6 16v engine it would be quite competitive in Class B stock hatch with not a great deal spending on it. However I think I will probably start off in Class A by looking for a 1.6 8v vehicle such as a Saxo or 106.

Whatever you do I hope you do it well and have some fun at it, if you do decide stock hatch is for you, y'never know I might see you out on a circuit somewhere at some point!

Brendan

[andy97]

RacerMDR said:

pablo said:

Racylady said:

I would suggest that you go along to Autosport in January and speak to various people there! There's lots out there to suit most peoples budget.

Sarah,

how did you get on looking for a driving coach, i would be really interested to hear about the results as i am doing a good deal of work on sports psychology....

www.simonmason.com - great driver, top bloke and good teacher.

seconded.

[stockhatcher]

Darkslider said:

Hey mate, just thought I'd say I'm in the same boat as you, looking to get into some form of circuit racing and wasn't sure what I wanted to do.

However I've now decided that I'd like to compete in Stock Hatch for several reasons, low cost being the main one. Car modifications are strictly limited, control tyre is cheap and the half a dozen or so hatches that are the most competitive can be bought (or built) cheaply, meaning it isn't so much of a 'cheque book championship' as some. I was originally thinking of converting my 106 GTI into a race car, as with the 1.6 16v engine it would be quite competitive in Class B stock hatch with not a great deal spending on it. However I think I will probably start off in Class A by looking for a 1.6 8v vehicle such as a Saxo or 106.

Whatever you do I hope you do it well and have some fun at it, if you do decide stock hatch is for you, y'never know I might see you out on a circuit somewhere at some point!

Brendan

i race in stock hatch.. you won't be able to run a 106 gti as it is not eligible, there is a class for 16v, but currently the only car eligible is the c2 vts, and in any case the car has to be first available post 2001.


tyres aren't going to be a cheap this year as the championship is moving to a048's which will make the cars a lot better to drive. however it has not been confirmed yet, and with the credit crunch it may be deferred a year.

as for cars, buy a second hand race car, they're available from £2000 upwards, definately don't build unless that does it for you.

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Darkslider said:

I've now decided that I'd like to compete in Stock Hatch for several reasons, low cost being the main one. Car modifications are strictly limited, control tyre is cheap and the half a dozen or so hatches that are the most competitive can be bought (or built) cheaply, meaning it isn't so much of a 'cheque book championship' as some.

As long as you dont expect to be to competitive.

Whilst stockhatch can still offer good close racing, it has now developed into something it was never intended to be. You will need a big pot of cash, a fair bit of time and some ability if you want to get to the sharp end.

Some of the guys at the front are spending over £20k building and developing cars!!!

If you just want to have fun then it could be exactly what you are looking for, but if you have any aspirations of being competitive then there are cheaper options and I would say some form of single make racing is the only way to go.

[andy97]

stockhatcher said:

Darkslider said:

Hey mate, just thought I'd say I'm in the same boat as you, looking to get into some form of circuit racing and wasn't sure what I wanted to do.

However I've now decided that I'd like to compete in Stock Hatch for several reasons, low cost being the main one. Car modifications are strictly limited, control tyre is cheap and the half a dozen or so hatches that are the most competitive can be bought (or built) cheaply, meaning it isn't so much of a 'cheque book championship' as some. I was originally thinking of converting my 106 GTI into a race car, as with the 1.6 16v engine it would be quite competitive in Class B stock hatch with not a great deal spending on it. However I think I will probably start off in Class A by looking for a 1.6 8v vehicle such as a Saxo or 106.

Whatever you do I hope you do it well and have some fun at it, if you do decide stock hatch is for you, y'never know I might see you out on a circuit somewhere at some point!

Brendan

i race in stock hatch.. you won't be able to run a 106 gti as it is not eligible, there is a class for 16v, but currently the only car eligible is the c2 vts, and in any case the car has to be first available post 2001.


tyres aren't going to be a cheap this year as the championship is moving to a048's which will make the cars a lot better to drive. however it has not been confirmed yet, and with the credit crunch it may be deferred a year.

as for cars, buy a second hand race car, they're available from £2000 upwards, definately don't build unless that does it for you.

If you read my other posts, above, then you'll see that I am a strong advocate of the CSCC's "Tin Tops" series - it really is excellent value for money (and by the way, a Pug 106 regularly wins its class...beating me, so it would be a good option).

Not sure about the comment about A048s not being cheap as i bought a set of 4 for £220 and they have lasted me for 6 30 min practices and 40 min races this year and still have "meat" left on them. In contrast, I m aware of peole buying Yoko A539s or whatever stock hacth used to run on, buffing them to the legal limit and then having to buy several sets a season. A048s are far quicker & better feeling tyres, too.