Track Day Costs
The cost of track days varies between organisers, ranging from £120 to £500. The main difference in price comes from circuit hire costs and the number of cars booked for the track day.
Racing Track Construction Costs
It costs at least $7 million to build a standard race track in the United States. Additionally, about $100,000 per mile is typically required for two-lane pavement.
Racing Track Dimensions
- THE MINIMUM acreage required for building a half-mile track is approximately 17.5 acres.
- It typically costs about $100,000 per mile for two-lane pavement. However, two lanes are not sufficient for a racetrack.
- It is reasonable to assume a cost of approximately $200,000 to build a four-lane track.
Getting Started in Racing
The startup costs of rally racing can amount to around $20,000, and a season of 5 local events might cost about $14,000.
Track Day Car
The "Top 5 Most Popular Track Day Cars" are:
- Caterham 7
- Honda Civic Type R
Racing Your Own Car
Track days are opportunities to drive your street car on a real racetrack for minimal cost. All that’s needed is a car in good condition, a valid driver’s license, and an approved racing helmet.