I've never done the math in my 16 years of autocrossing, at least, not until
this year. This year it started feeling very expensive! I guessed it's the
big 18" tires (over $1000/set). Rex and I have exhausted three sets so far
this season.
We have calculated that for all of these Atwater events, it costs roughly
$20/run in tires alone! It would be cheaper at a less abrasive site. Add in
$50 for towing round-trip, and another $50 in entry fees, and we're talking
about a one day AAS event that really costs $300 (10 runs @ $20 each, $50 for
gas (towing), and $50 for entries).
I had no idea this sport was so expensive! That doesn't include any
car-related fees at all!
Josh
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