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[Pooky]

Ok so after Brands i've decided that within the next few years (maybe) i want to get into Mini racing! My dad seems keen too!

Just wondered what information, advice or opinions people had on beginners racing?

[Dom]

i thought the same... but was going to keep it secret until i had the spare cash :fear:

[Pooky]

Hmmm rivals eh? :fear:

I KEEEEL YOU!



:grin:

[Dom]

how about team mates? :cool:

edit: ah well i fancied mighty minis myself

http://www.brscc.co.uk

http://www.mightyminis.co.uk

Costs

These listed costs are based on the experiences of the drivers already competing in the Championship. This will give you a fair indication as to how much is needed to get started in the first year. However in the year two the cost will be substantially less, as you will not need to build or buy another car, and there is also a very good resale value on a race ready Mighty Mini. Please note these prices do not include the travelling/hotel costs for an individual.

Second hand road going Mini Cooper  £1,000 
Race conversion kit  £1,500 
Safety clothing, helmet/overalls etc  £600 
Trailer (second hand)  £300 
MSA race licence and ARDS course  £270 
BRSCC membership  £145 
Race entry fees 12x £170 approx  £2,040 
Championship registration fee  £150 
Tyres  £200 
Consumables, oil, brake pads etc  £100 
Fuel  £150 
Contingency budget  £300 
   
Estimated first year budget from 'Class A'  £6,755 
Super Mighty Minis Class ‘B’  £6,975 
Xtreme Mighty Minis Class ‘C’  Limitless

Edited by minicooperman, 15 July 2005 - 08:38 PM.

[Pooky]

Sorry mate but i think i'm gonna be doing it wit me dad! and maybe Joe (my brands co-driver!)

See you on the track!

I've just downloaded and printed off the Mini7 Beginners Guide! (only 23 pages!)

There's lots to consider! might be expensive too! :erm:

[millsminis]

For a good starter guide get yourself a copy of Bill Solis's Building, Preparing and Racing Your Mini.....absolutely brilliant, got a copy myself and gives you ideas for road going minis!!!

[Pooky]

Cool! Might have to consider mighty minis as well then?

What's the difference between mighty minis and mini se7en?

Do we know if we have any racers on here?

[Will]

corect me if im wrong i think mini se7en's needs to be road legal and mighy minis dont have to be. I think...

[Pooky]

I think it's t'other way round!

[MINI7]

Thats correct the mini se7ens are not road legal but the mighty minis are 1.3 single point coopers on road legal tyres. I think the idea with the MM is that you could in theory drive your car to the track race it and drive home but it doesnt work like that with all the damage that goes on. The best thing to do is get down to a race meeting and speak to the drivers and teams, If your interested in the se7ens we are down in thruxton in about a month then its rockingham and finally oulton park as the last race of the season, if you are gonna come and have a chat i may be able to get free tickets from people and i know the guy i help will talk till the cows come home about racing and the costs involved. A good way of starting relativley cheap is to buy a ready prepared car they are around 5 grand and then you need your ARDS and finally race fees, the latter can be expensive around 140 a race. If anyone want any info pm me and i will find out what i can.
GET RACING IN THE SE7ENS IS THE BEST BY FAR
Ian

[Add_Gee]

This is what im looking to do within the next few years

some good info on prices there.

[AlexF2003]

I'm hopefully racing in Mighty Minis Extreems next year!

woohoo