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    does anyone know how to get started? what are the costs? i was thinking of buying eighther a volkswagon gti or another e30 and convertying them into a mild club race car. any advise will help. thnks.
    '91 318is

    #2
    Alot of shops have rental racers, you could try one of these before you sink alot of cash in building a car that might not even be class legal. SCCA would be best palce to start.
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      #3
      You can race in Spec for close to nothing, in terms of car preparation.

      Note I said close. There are inherent costs in any form of racing.

      "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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        #4
        It's unfortunate that you're in California, there will be sessions at the BMW CCA TechFest East (starting tomorrow) devoted to Getting Started in Club Racing. I'm sure there is plentiful information on the subject though. DE's are the starting point. Also look into Spec E30 (like Spec Miata)

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          #5
          Hell for really tight budget you have spec Nuespeed rabbit GTi.
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            #6
            ive done some research and ive decided that an e30 would be a nice car for autocross racing. i dont think i could stand a fwd car.
            '91 318is

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              #7
              I've got a 4dr 325i that's undergoing track-prep... It's just sitting in the driveway, so I figure it's a good excuse to have a second E30 for fun's sake.

              "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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                #8
                Welcome to the home of Grassroots Motorsports, the hardcore sports car magazine—and your home for car reviews, tips, and road racing news.


                Buy someone else's race car first.

                As to other things, check out www.scca.org, http://www.bmwccaclubracing.com/, or my personal favorite: www.nasaproracing.com to get you pointed in at least a decent general direction.

                -Charlie
                Swing wild, brake later, don't apologize.
                '89 324d, '76 02, '98 318ti, '03 Z4, '07 MCS, '07 F800s - Bonafide BMW elitist prick.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Charlie
                  Buy someone else's race car first
                  one of the reasons i want to start is becuase i think it would be fun to build a track car. but if this is the best way to go......
                  also, thanks alot for the links. they are a great help.
                  '91 318is

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                    #10
                    Starting from scratch equals big money withdrawn from account. Seriously think about maybe a rental racer or a spec to start to make sure you like it.
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