I started on a dare when I was turning 40. As one other member said you can go as inexpensive as you want, or the sky is the limit. It does take money to win and obtain championships, however I see many spending money on "comfort" things rather then necessity items. I.E. clip ons, rear sets, and other aftermarket items don't make you go faster. It all depends on each persons budget, many of us vary, and if you have it and want to spend it - why not?
FUN - gotta have fun no matter what as if you're not doing track days or racing for fun then best pack up and go home. Even if you race and don't do well, you should still be out there having fun, and you are still a winner if you finish the day in once piece and can pack up and go home.
It's safer then street riding and racing allows you to perfect skills that you never thought or knew you had - these can be transferred to your street riding and car driving. Watching Nascar (imo) is boring going round and round - but, to appreciate the closeness of the cars at the speeds they drive you have to respect the talent each of them has. No different on the race track in any class of race. The only difference is the faster you go the faster things happen with less time for reaction. It's amazing how quick you can change direction when a body is flying through the air and lands in front of you (right Donovan?)
Race for yourself, not for others as if you beat your best time in a race and you come in 12th, you still did your best for that day and should not be disappointed.
Have fun, get out on the track but careful - VERY addictive.
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