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I love my trackdays on my CBR, but I will be skipping this year due to cost (both kids getting braces this year) and time constraints.
In total, my 6 track days cost about $4,000 (gas, tires, hotel for Calabogie, and 6 days rental)
Is anyone else skipping this year? If so, why?
Adding more this year. racing (cars, bikes, barchairs, whatever the case may be) is a hugely valuable part of my life. I'm willing to eliminate things like smoking, drinking, eating at restaurants, etc... if it means i'll be able 2 get some speed time in.
Everyone has different priorities, but have you considered ways you could reduce the cost of your track day adventures? Buy an old racebike instead of renting, don't stay at the hotel, find a cheaper circuit, use non-slicks, etc?
My trackbike is a 91 CBR600... You can't get much older or cheaper. It is great on tires, I get 6 trackdays on a set of tires.
I don't smoke, and don't eat out often. I could camp out at Caliboge, but would need to spend $200 plus for a tent and stuff.(plus I like sleeping in a bed)
As fr priorities, braces are $6k a pop times two. Kids trump track days...
Also as I get close to 50, it may be time to shift back to 4 wheels like a M3 o Z4.
You think trackdays are expensive, wait til you get the repair and insurance bills on those choices.Quote:
Originally Posted by Franko!
$660 average for your TD at bogie.
That's one expensive hotel.....trump tower with escorts?
Yeah tell me about it. I'm sure getting my chompers lined up back in the day set my parents back a pretty penny. 996's, E46M3's and etc can be had for very cheap. Boxsters even more so, plus you can drive up to the track, turn a bunch of laps and then head home without any headaches.Quote:
Originally Posted by Franko!
having said that, i had a 91 CBR600 for a bit...my first encounter with a sportbike actually.
Is that the closest track for you? I'd spend that IF I had new tires each day.
I dunno I don't think his costs are too out of line for bogie.
$1500 approx for the 6 track days with pro6, depending on weekend vs weekday
$800 approx for fuel(tow vehicle and bike/generator, depends on tow vehicle, could be way more, depends on travel distance as well, assuming GTA)
$300 at least for food/drink
$250 at least for a set of tires(he mentioned he uses one set)
$600 for 6 nights at hotel(more if he stays more than one night each trip)
$500 for unexpected expenses ie repairs, crashes, etc etc.
already at close to $4000 and I have probably forgotten a bunch of other things.
Why does he have to do Callabogie ?? Assuming he's in the Gta?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ould
Damn I wish I could get my track budget down to $4K/year...
Sometimes a break is good, lots of time to wrench on the machine and bring it back better than ever!
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Have you ever ridden at bogie?Quote:
Originally Posted by murf
It's worth the extra money.
If the extra cost is keeping you from riding it's not worth it.
I cant speak about the repair bills for a bmw (Im probably going with a P-car this year), but insurance isnt that bad. I cross shopped the M3 and my insurance agent quoted me 1500 a year (35 y/o, clean record), which is only a couple hundred dollars more than my daily driver. Tires are other consumables on the other hand are $$$.Quote:
Originally Posted by SunnY S
Lol. YaQuote:
Originally Posted by Jayv
Since the OP can't afford it he could do two around here for the price and time of doing one at Bogie.
I didn't say he HAD to do Calabogie but he specifically mentioned Calabogie in his OP so I priced it out accordingly. Obviously he could do some days at Cayuga much cheaper if so inclined.Quote:
Originally Posted by murf
What is this skipping tds you speak of??? Trackdays are cheaper than therapy!
Isn't this why we have credit cards?Quote:
Originally Posted by meme
Camping is cheaper in the long run and the right gear will last you years. I wouldn't have done any track day last year or go this year if I had to pay for a hotel as well.
As for rental, I'm sure you can find a track buddy you can share the cost of trailering and gas with... pretty sure regulars don't mind cause they end up saving money by having a track buddy.
I dont wanna know what i spend on track days/gas/hotels/food etc .. that is one SCARY number.
lol - I told my accountant to "hide" that spreadsheet. Not from my husband, but because I don't want to see it!
Expensive hobby for sure.
I double checked my numbers.... It is not 4k, but around 2500. By accident I included my street bike cost.
I usually book 7 track days, 4 at Shannonville, 1 Mosport, and 2 at Calabogie. Shannonville is a good value as I don't need a motel. Calabogie is awesome and worth every penny, but the $100 a night motel, track cost and gas really add up.
As for credit, I use it all the time , but NEVER keep a balance. If I can't pay it in full, I can't afford it.
I under stand what you are saying, but insurance is reasonable for me (age, driving record, and location) I pay $1200 a year for my 01 530.Quote:
Originally Posted by SunnY S
As for repair, I was a BMW tech, so the only cost is parts.
True, I don't need to do Calabogie, but I would rather skip 3 trackdays at Shannonville, for 1 day at Calabogie. It is THAT nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by murf
I can tell you, next to nothing....last year!Quote:
Originally Posted by infernobuster
You only live once, and you don't know when it's going to end... spend 'em if you got 'em.