Comparison to Other Cars
Cost Per Hour Summary
Section titled “Cost Per Hour Summary”| Car | Runtime $/hr | Key Cost Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Rush SR | ~$150/hr | $896/set Nankang AR-1 (15hr life), $4,000 engine rebuild every 160hr |
| Spec Miata | ~$295/hr | $924/set Toyo RR (8 cycles), $4,000 engine rebuild every 53hr |
| SRF3 | ~$365/hr | $1,270/set Hoosier SRF (12 cycles), $620 rotors every 10hr, $6.3k engine/200hr |
| GT4 Clubsport | ~$595/hr | $2,800/set Pirelli slicks (10hr life), 15 gal/hr fuel burn at $6/gal |
Detailed Breakdown
Section titled “Detailed Breakdown”Rush SR — $150/hr
Section titled “Rush SR — $150/hr”| Item | Cost | Life | $/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel (91-93 octane) | $4.19/gal × 6 gal/hr | — | $25 |
| Tires (Nankang AR-1) | $896/set | 15 hr | $60 |
| Brake pads | $500/set | 25 hr | $20 |
| Brake rotors | $540/set | 100 hr | $5 |
| Oil changes | $40/change | 7 hr | $6 |
| Chain, sprockets & lube | $264 kit + lube | 50 hr | $6 |
| Suspension bushings | $400 kit | 100 hr | $4 |
| Engine rebuild reserve | $3,500 | 160 hr | $22 |
| Gearbox rebuild reserve | $750 | 160 hr | $5 |
SRF3 — $365/hr
Section titled “SRF3 — $365/hr”| Item | Cost | Life | $/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel (91-93 octane) | $4.19/gal × 6 gal/hr | — | $25 |
| Tires (Hoosier SRF slick) | $1,270/set ($264/tire +20%) | 12 cycles | $106 |
| Brake pads (Hawk Blue) | $408/set (+20% from $340) | 8 hr | $52 |
| Brake rotors (Wilwood) | $620/set (+20% from $516) | 10 hr | $62 |
| Oil changes | $66/change (+20%) | 9 hr | $7 |
| Suspension (bearings, ball joints, shocks) | $118/weekend (+20%) | 3 hr | $40 |
| Engine rebuild reserve | $6,300 (+20% from $5,250) | 200 hr | $31 |
| Gearbox rebuild reserve | $4,200 (+20% from $3,500) | 100 hr | $42 |
Spec Miata — $295/hr
Section titled “Spec Miata — $295/hr”| Item | Cost | Life | $/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel (91-93 octane) | $4.19/gal × 8 gal/hr | — | $34 |
| Tires (Toyo RR) | $924/set | 8 cycles | $116 |
| Brake pads (Hawk DTC-60) | $275/set | 10 hr | $28 |
| Brake rotors (blank) | $320/set | 80 hr | $4 |
| Oil changes (Rotella T6) | $32/change | 6 hr | $5 |
| Suspension (hubs & bearings) | $180/yr | 18 hr/yr | $10 |
| Engine rebuild reserve | $4,000 | 53 hr | $75 |
| Gearbox rebuild reserve | $1,200 | 53 hr | $23 |
GT4 Clubsport — $595/hr
Section titled “GT4 Clubsport — $595/hr”| Item | Cost | Life | $/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel (98 octane race fuel) | $6/gal × 15 gal/hr | — | $90 |
| Tires (Pirelli slick) | $2,800/set | 10 hr | $280 |
| Brake pads (PFC) | $1,100/set | 15 hr | $73 |
| Brake rotors (Girodisc 2-piece) | $3,100/set | 60 hr | $52 |
| Oil changes (Mobil 1 0W-40) | $120/change | 6 hr | $20 |
| Suspension (KW damper rebuild) | $1,120 | 50 hr | $22 |
| Engine rebuild reserve | $20,000 (zero-hours schedule) | 500+ hr | $10 |
| PDK service + replacement reserve | $1,000/25hr + $22k reserve | 25 hr svc | $48 |
Full Spreadsheet
Section titled “Full Spreadsheet”The original cost comparison spreadsheet (Holmberg, 2021) covers 28 racing classes:
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