Navigation » Dorkiphus.net
»
The ultimate trip
| Miscellaneous Discussions Off Topic (OT) items that really don't fit into any other Category |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#11
05-19-2012, 12:31 AM
|
||||
|
||||
All non-factory race teams offer seats to paying customers. That's how they are able to fund the cars they run that are full of real race car drivers.
__________________
David D. '87 Targa - 2024 was the year, beeches... 
|
|
#12
05-19-2012, 01:16 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
2002 C2 Cab 1982 911 SC Targa 1978 911 SC Targa 1976 911 S Targa Formerly: 1964 scca C coupe 1965 C coupe 1968 912 Targa 1970 914/4 1985.5 944 (glutton for punishment) Now a Potomac Member (sorry guys) Also: Bugeyes, Vanagons, Fiat Spyder, Ducati 916, BMW R65RT, '78 xs11, cB750k0, ct90k0, ca110 ..... Nature knows no indecencies; man invents them. Mark Twain ...then there was this mind reader who moved to Washington DC and couldn't find work.
|
|
#13
05-19-2012, 02:42 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
Karl Lucky owner of a couple 911s  1963 LeMans Convertible 336 HO V8 with a manual 3 speed  1965 Honda Sport 50 
|
I know the toilet is technically a "seat" but...
|
#15
05-19-2012, 11:28 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Don't those "pay for seat" deals go to people with significant experience? I assume doing poorly is ignored, but those cars are valuable, and a poor driver could take out a few of them...
__________________
Peter (not "Pete") K. 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (EV Tow Vehicle) 1997 Spec Boxster #671 2016 Cayman S 2016 Toyota Highlander--wife's DD 2017 VW GTI SE (DD) Gone and missed: 2003 Miata ("SM") race car 1992 Miata ("SSM") race car 2009 911 C2S Coupe 2004 Toyota Prius - sold to son's girlfriend 2006 Dodge Durango 2003 Acura MDX 86 Black 911 Coupe race car 86 Gold 911 Targa 82 WineRedMetallic 911 Targa
|
|
#16
05-20-2012, 09:23 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
You cannot really just buy your way in. (at least not for normal folks or ones who aren't financing the entire team's operations) When you pay for a seat there is still a test day first. And you pay for the opportunity to test which determines if the team does extend the offer for you to pay for a seat in a race. A good friend and ex dorki is doing this dance right now with a Grand Am team. Sights are on the Mid Ohio race at the moment.
__________________
-Paul
|
|
#17
05-21-2012, 11:06 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Who??
__________________
Peter (not "Pete") K. 2026 Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (EV Tow Vehicle) 1997 Spec Boxster #671 2016 Cayman S 2016 Toyota Highlander--wife's DD 2017 VW GTI SE (DD) Gone and missed: 2003 Miata ("SM") race car 1992 Miata ("SSM") race car 2009 911 C2S Coupe 2004 Toyota Prius - sold to son's girlfriend 2006 Dodge Durango 2003 Acura MDX 86 Black 911 Coupe race car 86 Gold 911 Targa 82 WineRedMetallic 911 Targa
|
|
#18
05-22-2012, 08:33 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
You still need to qualify to race by getting the required licence for whatever series you are paying to drive in. No such requirement to pay to "test" which is essentially a fund raiser for the team. Bring loot to drive and prepare to sign an agreement to repair whatever you fuch up. When I worked on a Grand Am team, I believe the rate was about $100K for the season. I also recall one of our pros who may not be a household name, but certainly someone plenty here would recognize paid $100K to drive at LeMans. The line between pay to drive hacks and pros varies by series. Oh and if you pay to race and a teamate wrecks the car before you drive, you have not promise of a refund.
__________________
Bob 04 GT3 86 Carrera 97 318ti "Guys, I'm coming in, I have too much grip."
|
|
#19
05-23-2012, 08:59 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
no.don't.stop. --if you just want sperm to come out... one two thweeee! one more cr sp nasa t-3 i used to drove, you've probably never heard of me
|
|
«
Previous Thread
|
Next Thread
»
Linear Mode
|
|
