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Originally Posted by raul

Thanks for taking the time to reply! I do believe that on a value perspective, as a more advanced driver looking for seat time, Chin is a fantastic alternative. I was focusing more on the initial cost of entry for a novice. A novice doesn't always need, and is likely leave after 2 hours of track time or so. I've seen it happen many times where people simply get burnt out and leave early. Regarding membership fees, you might want to check again. PCA, HOD, PDG, and now TheHPDE do not require memberships to sign up for their track days. Some charge for instructors, some don't, like HOD. If a novice came to me about getting into track driving, I would most likely recommend HOD. Less time on track also means reduced costs in consumables, which is more novice-friendly. It's just a different business model. Chin caters to long-standing hobbyists, while other groups like HOD focus on getting new people behind the wheel. You also have to think about the likelihood of driving for the entire event for any reason. You have many folks who don't understand the stress a track day puts on a car and they end up forfeiting 1 or 2 sessions because something broke or their car is overheating, or they boiled their brake fluid. Many of those are problems novices run into, and you stand to lose a lot more with Chin than with any other group when those things happen.

Now, to clarify, I'm NOT bashing Chin Motorsports, just pointing out pros and cons that I personally see in both business models. In the future, there's a strong possibility I will join Chin again, as I've been investing a lot more time and money into the hobby and it pays off in the long run.

I definitely understand, just wanted to give our perspective as well. Let us know when you're ready to come back; like I mentioned before we recognize outside experience so you won't get put back in Novice as you gain more track time with other clubs.