[DByers]

Andy, I am currently doing DE's and have been for a few years. Its a slippery slope for sure but if your smart you can have alot of fun for not alot of money. For the last 2 years I have budgeted 5K per year to go towards DE's. I have done about 7-8 DE's in each year and have not busted my budget. (Until this year when I opted for much needed safety items) This includes tires, track days, hotel, food, parts for the car like pads, fluid and such, gas, and of course helmets and belts. I also include oil changes for every other event and major tune ups once a year. I dont know if that is cheap but it works for me an my family and I have a BLAST!
One of my co-workers told me one day that I must make to much money because I take my car to the track. I made him break out his golf bills, guess who spends more money on their sport.