Cost of rallying

[A4]

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I feel like I am already hooked just by watching a season of WRC and have a=
 feeling like I chose a wrong carier (web developer).  I remenber in high s=
chool (young and stupid) using the local raods at night as track with frien=
ds....  The more turns, corners obsticles, the better.
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  From: passat TS
  To: a4 at thepinecone.com ; quattro at audifans.com
  Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 6:48 AM
  Subject: Re: Cost of rallying






  A4,

  It is not cheap. I suggest you go to www.specialstage.com and post your q=
uestion 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 Ral=
lies 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 =3D bro=
ken parts =3D $$$)

  I budget $850/event.

  If you go to a pro level, then the price tag rises exponentially, like ti=
res 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.



  >From: "A4"
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  >Subject: Cost of rallying
  >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 ralli=
es.
  >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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