With all the changes in costs etc to S1 and people dropping out , I decided to look at the cost difference between S1 and F6. We did a few seasons in F6 and loved it, but made the move to S1 , 2 years ago in Juniors.
The problem for us is the distance to the F6 circuits, which puts the cost up for travel and expenses.
Below is a typical budget for a season , based on actual costs last year. It does exclude damage and any race team fees , as I based it on Dad , driver and van.
Typical damage costs last season were around £1,000.00 which was mainly axles and track rods etc.
Entry fees and registration for S1 Series is £850.00 (based on £120.00 per round)
Friday practice sessions at each circuit is £270.00
Tyres race day and practice £1,719.36
Race Fuel £168.00
Practice fuel £90.00
Typical race consumables i.e. chain , carb rubber throttle cable etc £222.00
Travel to circuits depends on were you are , but typical cost for us is £602.80 based on estimated milage at £0.22 per mile
Hotels (Thur Fri Sat ) Travelodge typical £720.00
Total for S1 series (Excluding any race team fees and damage)
=£4,609.16
Entry fees and registration for F6 is £690.00
Friday practice sessions at each circuit is £270.00 based on 6 sessions
Tyres race day and practice £1,002.96 (less tyres needed as no control tyres)
Race Fuel £0.00 No control fuel required
Practice and race fuel £216.00
Typical race consumables i.e. chain , carb rubber throttle cable etc £333.00
Travel to circuits depends on were you are , but typical cost for us is £1,320.00 based on estimated milage at £0.22 per mile
Hotels ( Fri ) Travelodge typical £720.00
Total for F6 (Excluding any race team fees and damage)
=£4,662.96
So for us the costs are virtually the same , and was cheaper in S1 before the price hike.
We are still going with S1 for 2010 , but it was an interesting exercise doing the cost comparison .
Travel and accommodation is one of the biggest costs, this can be reduced considerably by sleeping at the circuits , and helps if you live down South for F6.
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