Cost of rallying

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A4,

It is not cheap. I suggest you go to www.specialstage.com[1] and post your
question there. There are a lot of more experienced people that can help you.

However, I can give you an idea.

It all depends on the level you want to go. I have a target of 4 Club Rallies
and 4 RallyX a year.

Not counting the car(which can run from as little as $2.5k to $40k),  you have
to budget:

1. Entry Fee ($250-300/event, pro event are way more expensive now)

2. Tires ($250-500/ 4 events, the best go-fast investment in rally)

3. Towing of your car (rent trailer, rent truck $70-100/day X 3-4 days)

4. Gas for the car($) and the tow vehicle($$$)

5. Hotel, food for you and potential crew

6. Spare parts for the car during and after the event (yes, rally = broken
parts = $$$)

I budget $850/event.

If you go to a pro level, then the price tag rises exponentially, like tires
at each service, $4k suspensions, huge spares list, etc.

I hope this gives you a view of this very expensive sport.

Oh! I forgot to tell you that once you cross the line, there is no coming
back. You will be hooked for life.

Cheers,

Carlos.
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>Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:19:36 -0700
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>I am very interested in rallying, but my concern is the cost.
>How much does it cost a year to participate in say, just the local rallies.
>I realize that this is a tough question because it has lot's of factors but
any pointers would be appreciated.
>
>Right now I just have a 93 90CSq which is in almost show room condition, so I
would also be looking at getting some kind of old quattro beater and fixing it
up a bit.
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