| July 31st, 2010 by Admin Dirt track racing is the most popular form of auto racing in the US, with at least 1,500 local and national racetracks scattered throughout the country. It is done on a ½-mile oval track, with two types of cars – open wheel racers (used in the Northeast and Western part of the US) and stock cars (which predominate in the South). Unfortunately, for those who want to get into the sport, it is also very expensive, with costs running into the |
Before you start looking, you should work out a budget, not just for the car itself but also for the other expenses associated with it. If you seriously want to pursue racing, you can consider either taking out a small business loan to finance your racing team or find sponsorship. You should also have done your homework and already decided on the make and model of car you will buy. With this information in hand, here are several tips on where to find affordable dirt race cars for sale.
You can start by logging onto online auction sites or sites that sell used race cars. The advantage of shopping through these sites is a buyer protection plan that would guarantee at least a portion of your money back in cases such as delivery of a vehicle different from what was described and undisclosed damage to the car. But you should not rely on this plan and you should still try to inspect the car for yourself if you can.
If you are not knowledgeable enough, you can pay a prep shop a small fee to examine cars that you have decided on. But if you have decided to do the work of inspecting the car for yourself, make sure that the seller provides you with the entire history of the car, including full maintenance record, past ownership and total mileage. If any of the information you request is missing or unclear, treat the car as suspect.
Then look over the car very carefully to check for signs of damage – particularly look for evidence that the car has been in a major accident in the past such as fire damage and a twisted chassis. Run it around the track for a few laps to check its handling and speed. Also ensure that the fire retardation systems are in perfect shape.
You can also go to on-site auctions to buy used dirt race cars for sale. Some of these sites allow you to pre-order a bidding catalogue and also bid online along with the live auction. Finally, you can directly approach various racing teams to buy a used racing car. The best time to do this is two to three months before the end of the racing season, since teams often sell their cars to supplement their income. These cars can be had at a good price because they are usually built from parts and bodies which were bought at cut-rate prices to begin with.
But however you choose to buy your race car, always remember that safety is paramount. Choose the safest car you can afford within your means to ensure the maximum protection for yourself during races.
