| How Much will MGF racing cost me? |
The following is a guide to the costs associated with
starting in basic sprint events. Equipment prices are from the Grandprix Racewear
catalogue, on-line at www.grandpri.com. Prices are
quoted in pound sterling.
1. Racing License from the
Motor Sport Association (MSA).
|
27.50 |
2. Racing Helmet (full face
will enable you to race with the roof down)
|
185.00 |
3. Two layer Racing suit
Single layer suits are also available from around
£70 |
185.00 |
4. Gloves [optional] |
24.00 |
5. Driving boots [optional]
|
59.00 |
6. Fire extinguisher
|
|
7. MG Car club membership (if
not already a member) |
27.00 |
Sub-total: |
507.50 |
VAT @ 17.5% |
79.28 |
Equipment Total: |
£ 586.78 |
To this total needs to be added the cost for
MISC and/ or Abdingdon Trophy registration- between 15.00 and 30.00.
Each event typically costs 60.00. So for
eight events, a season would cost an additional 240.00.
First Season's total:
all inclusive total of necessary
equipment and safety gear, club membership, registration and license fees. |
£ 856.78 |
The first season's costs are very high- primarily because
of the investment required to purchase the necessary safety gear. These costs could be
reduced by sharing or by purchasing second hand (although you should exercise great
caution with the latter route). Subsequent seasons racing should be rather less.
Based on competing eight events at £60
per entry:
Subsequent seasons'
costs:
inclusive of club membership, race
series registration and license fees. |
£ 324.50 pa |
There is no such thing as cheap Motorsport-
but this is as cheap as it gets!
Equipment and safety gear available from: