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The Costs of Racing.
When considering JE-CO Motorsports Driver Diversity/Development Program you should take into account the true costs of racing then weighing them against the benefits provided by JE-CO Motorsports.
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· Race Car – hardware only · Race Car assembly time · Trailer · Tow Vehicle · Transport cost to and from the racetrack · Shop · Knowledgeable crew
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To field a top notch Stock Stub Late Model, Pro Truck, Late Model, Super Late Model or ASA Late Model requires a large investment that may not be rewarded at the finish line without the proper Team. JE-CO Motorsports provides you with a Professional Team to provide a quality Top of the Line no Expense Spare car, support crew, driver’s coach, spotter and crew chief so you can concentrate on Racing. These costs are extremely difficult to gauge, but we have provide a simple example of the costs.
The following is a listing of the costs to race, AFTER you have purchased your race cars, tractor trailer, shop tools & fabricating equipment, pit equipment, wheels, gears, transmissions, springs, shocks, sway bars, tire buggys, radios, helmets, uniforms and licenses.
| Racing or Testing Costs Per Event: Engine Lease: $500 - $5000 Tires (avg. 4 sets): $500 - $2000 Brake Pads: $100 Brake Rotors: $150 - $800 (replace every other race) Hub seals: $35 (clean, check and pack bearings) Pro-Tint Windshield Tear-aways: $125 Synthetic Motor Oil: $100 Racing Oil Filter: $28 Synthetic Gear Oil (Rear end): $18 Synthetic Gear Oil (Transmission): $18 Rear Gear Maintenance $100: (own gear inventory) Transmission Lease: $100 - $750 Shocks: (Pistons, shims, oils, repair, maintenance): $100 - $500 At-Track Parts Truck Miscellaneous: Avg. $100 - $600 Uniform Cleaning: $95 Graphics Maintenance: $400 Per event (amortize over fleet of cars) Crash Amortization: $1,500 Per event Labor: $6,000 Weekly (small team) Food (feed 8 people 3 meals a day, 3 days): $300 Transporter (Tags, Insurance, Fuel, Maintenance): $1.05 per mile (50,000 miles annually) Travel Crew (driving): $300 Travel Crew (plane/charter): $300 per hour Travel Motorcoach: (driving per event average): $300 Entry Fee: $50 - $300 Lodging (3 rooms, 3 nights, avg. $55 per night, plus tax, phone etc.): $500 |
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Service Items/Cycled Parts:
Brake Rotors
Brake Pads
Ball Joints
Brake Fluid
Clutch Discs
Fuel Filters
Radiator Hoses & Clamps
Of course this does not cover any race damage that may occur during any event. As you can see the costs of racing are extremely high. Sometimes the rewards are outweighed by the money and effort put into this sport. That is why it is extremely important to start your racing career or move upward in the proper way.
The answer is the JE-CO Motorsports Driver Diversity/Development Program. We supply the crew and a fully maintained racecar ready for you to take to the starting line and win. When you participate in the JE-CO Motorsports Driver Diversity/Development Program you get a complete competitive package delivered to the racetrack complete with a professional experienced crew. We advise you on what to do and when to do it with winning driving tips.
The non-distracted driver is usually a better driver, as they do not have to worry about the car, the tune up or getting everything to and from the racetrack. Owner/Drivers are at a disadvantage, because as an owner the responsibilities are much greater than just driving. The JE-CO Motorsports Diversity/Development Program takes this worry off you so you can concentrate on being a better driver.
This program is designed to provide an excellent opportunity to a qualified individual that wants to take advantage of this program on an extended race schedule in order to get the most out of the opportunity. This is the perfect opportunity for the young rising star that has a desire to showcase their talents in the upper divisions of Colorado National Speedway and the ASA Late Models.
We make every effort to assist you in winning because when you win JE-CO Motorsports Driver Diversity/Development Program Wins! Our ability to propel you into the front of the pack comes from our 15 Championships and hundreds of wins experience.