[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Fuck man, does this mean I'm that bad of a driver? Under-utilizing my car THAT much? I'm usually one of the harder/later brakers out on track too

Going further up your quote, yeah that guy's track cost analysis seems a bit ridiculous.

Back to heavy cars and cost, I suppose it's all anecdotal but I've got a college buddy of mine that probably makes 4X what I do. And he's always had a Mustang GT. He's a car guy, but has never gone to the track. And never will. His reason (at least what he tells me)? Tires and brakes are too expensive. Another friend, used to have a 350Z and went to the track with me every time I went. Also makes considerably more than me. Now owns a (pre-owned) C63 AMG. His reason for no longer wanting to go to track? Tires cost too much.

Maybe they're lying to me, or maybe it's just their excuse since their prioritizes in life have changed (or have always been different). Still, it's the reason they give me.

Haha just much lighter on the throttle! I'll let you know next time I'm at VIR so you can experience massive fuel consumption!

Changing life situations is the reason most track guys I know left the hobby. Often they've come back as well once their life situation changed again.

And plus, you don't need to be running the most expensive tires and crap to have fun.