What does it cost?
Mini-sprint racing holds the distinction of being one of the most affordable forms of open wheel racing in existence today. This includes not only initial startup costs, but also weekly operating expenses. Getting started The first expenses you will incur include the purchase of your car, engine, and safety equipment. Following are estimate costs of getting started:
| Used Car | $4,000 - $10,000 | New Car | $8,000 - $15,000 |
| Engine | $1,500 - $4,000 | Helmet | $150 - $600 |
| Drivers Suit | $100 - $1,200 | Gloves | $29 - $79 |
| Shoes | $69 - $129 | Trailer | $500 - $6,500 |
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Weekly operating
expenses (approximate) Pit passes $20 - $30 per person Racing fuel $20 - $30 |
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Periodic expenses Front tires $110 each (generally last 1 or 2 seasons) Rear tires $125 each (generally replaced 2 or 3 times per season) Engine rebuild $500 - $1000 (once at the end of each season) |
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What does it pay? Although you won't get rich racing mini-sprints, generally the purses pay well enough to help cover expenses. Most feature races pay $150 to $250 to win and $50 for starting. There are also mini-sprint national races that pay $500 to $1500 to win and $50 to $150 for starting. |
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