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[Chris Wood]

How many rounds then Kev.

After 3 seasons, I'd say it was 500gbp a round including everything required for the season. Trackdays, extra races, crash damage, etc.

Sure, you can get away with less, but why?

IMHO

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by Chris Wood

How many rounds then Kev.

After 3 seasons, I'd say it was 500gbp a round including everything required for the season. Trackdays, extra races, crash damage, etc.

Sure, you can get away with less, but why?

IMHO

8 rounds Chris, only missed Angelsey so just over £400 a round

As WJB says it depends where you start

Well my initial layout was in 1997 when I got my first ACU licence and my first race bike, I have been through quite a few bikes since then and also a few vans and there must also be a tyre mountain somewhere with my name on it.

I have also used the same leathers and helmets for the last couple of years.
I have paid my membership to New era every year since 1998 and my DSC membership has been renewed anually since 2002.

Last year I only ran on one Saturday to keep costs within budget as the trip across to Assen added a sizeable amount to the travel costs and was worth every penny of it.

Budget for 2009 had been set at £3000 for going racing, ie entries, fuel, tyres etc, as I sold a few items in August/September and as this could be my last season racing I decided to use some of the extra cash for doing practice at Pembrey and also Saturday at the Dave Holland Festival.

The rest has gone to upgrades for the race bike in the event that I can race next year if I can earn a suitable income, which is one of the reasons I was looking at what this seaon had cost me, as WJB points out its a net cost and you need to earn a good percentage more to cover it.

so knowing what my Monthly Bills/Direct Debits come to along with the other cost of living expenses I have a good idea of what I need to earn next year if I want to go racing.
So a lot will depend on if I'm looking for a new job come March 2010 or possibly taking a lower paid job within the company I currently work for.

There is a slim chance we will get a stay of execution for 12 to 24 months which would be great but is wholey dependent on one customer extending his contract with us.

Knowing what to set as a budget isn't a bad thing, I have now done 12 seasons of racing all done on Pay as you Earn, therefore thankfully no debts due to it, then again no large deposit accounts either.

Its a choice you make and i have ne regrets as I have had some great times, met lots of great people and made some life long friends.

Next years race Budget needs to be £3500 if I want to compete in the majority of the rounds, which equates to putting aside £300 each month from now to the end of next season, so by the end of March I will have hopefully put away £1800 but if I'm then out of a job it will be going on things other than racing.

[Dukeman358]

Great thread Kev/guys, I have always looked and thought perhaps one day.......but this does put it in perspective in the current cash strapped times. I think the main thing though is the comradery and just doing it must be priceless. A day out in London, including say Tussauds, meal, bus tour etc for a family of four is several hundred £s and I know which I would enjoy the most I hope it all goes to plan for you all next year.

Kim

[mat2hew]

I'd rather have a years racing (and about 10k change) those poor soles who waste their money on a new road bike, I've seen the light!

I've had more fun on my £1500 ducati than any other bike (motorbike!) i've ever had.

Matt #72

Ok, here's my 'racing on a shoestring' budget....

Entries £1480 approx. (all rounds except for the last cadwell)
5 test days £475
Bike fuel £150
Fuel for the discovery £500
B & B at 4 rounds £240
2 sets of tyres £320
Trailer hire £300
Repairs £30 ( some glass fibre and a couple of cans of paint)
A few oil changes £60 appx.

So, around £3555 plus licence, membership costs etc.

I did have an engine rebuild and general going over of the bike by baines at the start of the year though... that cost £1300.

[gforce-images.com]

Quality thread!!! I was looking into sponsoring a rider in next years championship this will give me a good idea of what it's gunna cost.

[Gbyte666]

Did I tell you what a good looking chap you are lol


Craig

[badgerpilot]

Originally Posted by gforce-images.com

Quality thread!!! I was looking into sponsoring a rider in next years championship this will give me a good idea of what it's gunna cost.

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I think you're an amazing photographer as well as handsome! lol.

[gforce-images.com]

I dont belive the amazing photographer line!! But your spot on with the handsome...lol I'll be approaching riders around christmas time or just after so anyone is interested send me your email to gforce-images@live.co.uk and i'll take it from there. I'm happy to chip in for more than one rider, I was going to race myself but i broke my back in a bike accident a couple of years ago and docs said i should'nt race, But i still wanna be around racing and this seems the best option.

[Otei]

Rick,

If you want my opinion on who is deserving of sponsorship (as long as you don't turn out to be one of those people that gives £50 then expects to be treated like a God/WSB team owner, because they're a pain in the backside) then it is as follows.

Class A:

Craig Fisher. You'll always have fun, be made welcome and I believe he will improve dramatically next year. Top bloke in the paddock..also thinks you're handsome. Result.


Class B: Dean Russell. Big tryer, lots of potential, should go well next year. Always gives it everything. Will maybe need a bigger budget due to crashing lots. LOL!

There are others, but those 2 kept sticking out for me above others this year.

Tom Parkes is deserving as well...and probably needs a new fairing! lOL!