13 replies to this topic

[minivan2007]

i was sat in my mini this morn while she warms up and i had the thought would there be any one intressted in helping build one and racing one im prob not that good at raceing !! just wondered if any one would want to help share cost and building one or a group building one etc

[Kam]

Not sure how much insight you got on this but just as a start get something to read, something like this?



ISBN - 1 85960 621 0

It wont tell you everything you need, just give you a heads up

I hope you have deep pockets aswell

[gregh55]

i want that book!! i saw it in a shop but didnt have enough money went back later and it had sold

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

I'd start in mighty's for sure. Your looking at £18,000 for the first season, excluding car to be competitive. After that it obviously gets cheaper and cheaper, with sponsors etc, but your still looking at around £7000 per season.

I know most of the mighty mini chaps and can tell you that to race competitively (in a front running car) you can be on a budget as low as £10,000 for the first season including car (around £6000, equivalent mini 7 is at least £10,000)

[Rosslin Racing]

I have that book
you need to look at the photos real good to learn something. text has some tips as well, i bet that todays Migs look well different dont they Bill
all in all good job.

[gregh55]

fancy selling it

[alicetheauto]

Halfords stocks it?

[Rosslin Racing]

na still us it to refresh the grey matter.

[minivan2007]

i know the costs would be high thats why i was intressted to see if any one had thought about sharing the costs and help build it

[Charliezminiz]

i think its a good idea if you get a few local people in on it. i used to race minis in a formula called ministox. but when i was to old (up to 16 ) i got in restoring them instead.

[Bungle]

if i were you i would build a hill climb car

the spec is cheaper, you can drive it home afterwards (as long as you don't crash it), fuel, tyres ETC will last longer and you can both race it

[mab01uk]

The front running Miglias are built almost to 'Touring Car' standards of preparation and were costing £30,000+ before paying for season running costs and repairs and that was nearly 10 years ago when my brother was still racing having moved up from the cheaper Se7ens.

Often forgotton.........but a good place to start and gain experience in Mini motorsport at a cheaper cost is Minicross racing:
Link:
http://www.mini-cross.co.uk/index2.php

You can even 'Hire' a Minicross car for a day to see if you like it...........

http://www.mini-cros.../mdacarhire.php

2010 MDA Edwardes Bros Minicross Open Championship - Hire Cars

Senior Minicross Car Race Rental:

What do you get on the day?
- A fully prepared competitive Senior Minicross car
- Race entry and registration fee (worth £253.00)
- Help with organising an MSA competition licence
- Crash helmet and race suit
- Full training and instruction
- A team to look after you on the day

You will race in 3 qualifying heats which earns you points to determine
your grid position for the final race.

Cost: £385.00 (Plus a £250 deposit to cover any serious accident damage to the car on the day).

What else do you get?
- The best adrenaline rush ever (with your clothes on!)
- Incredible bragging rights over your mates ‘because you have actually done it
- and not just talked about it…
- You need no previous motorsport experience.
- We will do everything we can to ensure you have a great day
- Why not buy a gift certificate for someone near and dear to you?
- Cars are available to hire for the 2009 season on the following dates, book now to avoid disappointment

Contact: Ron Watson (MDA Chairman)
Telephone: 07796 262761 or Email: [email protected]

Junior Minicross Car Race Rental:

What do you get on the day?
- A fully prepared competitive Junior Minicross car
- Race entry and registration fee (worth £253.00)
- Help with organising an MSA competition licence
- Crash helmet and race suit
- Full training and instruction
- A team to look after you on the day

You will race in 3 qualifying heats which earns you points to determine
your grid position for the final race.

Cost: £485.00 (Plus a £250 deposit to cover any serious accident damage to the car on the day).

What else do you get?

- The best adrenaline rush ever
- Incredible bragging rights over your mates ‘because you have actually done it
- and not just talked about it…
- You need no previous motorsport experience.
- We will do everything we can to ensure you have a great day
- Why not buy a gift certificate for someone near and dear to you?
- Cars are available to hire for the 2009 season on the following dates, book now to avoid disappointment

Contact: Paul Bird
Telephone: 07989 395542

http://www.mini-cros.../mdacarhire.php

Edited by mab01uk, 30 January 2010 - 09:47 AM.

[Charliezminiz]

thats a really good idea renting a car to gain exp. if you dont get anyone that wants to do it with you, i think the hill climb could be your next option its cheaper and as minivan says as long as you dont crash it you can drive home.

[rosco454]

I would say start off with a bit of hillclimbing,it will give you a chance to build the car to a reasonable budget and find out if you enjoy it/are any good at it.Also if you are just starting out,theres only your own car out there to mash.

Think I will be doing the odd trackday and hillclimbing in mine to get a bit of experience before going any further.

Cheers Rosco.