Vintage Racing Costs 2011

So for 2011 I'm challenging myself to do 2 races and stick to a $3,000.00 (Canadian dollars) budget. I believe pending any failures its do able. Lets see how it goes.

Known Expenses

My SA2000 helmet has been retired. I had considered buying a 2005 spec helmet at discount, but most stores we're only offering a $50-75 discount. I have picked a HJC Motorsport AR-10 11 model. Pat @ Speed Merchants who I bought my HANS device from will also set it up and move the HANS clips off my old G-Force helmet. Thumbs up for customer support. The AR-10 seems to be good value and has a removable liner that I can wash. Good thing for a helmet I plan to use for 10 years.

Car issues. The exhaust is going to get fixed. Twice it fell off during a race. Once I got a meat ball and lost my finishing position. So its going to a nice simple straight pipe setup. I'll source the pieces at CTC and weld it myself.

Total Cost (Actual & Estimated for 2011)	$3491.62
Race Licensing & Memberships: (Annual Costs)	$237.00
VARAC Membership 2011 (31 Dec 2010)	$75.00
CASC-OR Competition Licence 2011(31 Dec 2010)	$162.00
MCO Membership 2012 $60.00 (Not due till 31 Dec 2011)
Car Improvements & Regular Maintenance:	$573.50
Racing Brake Pads & Stainless Steel Brake Hoses (30 Dec 2010)	$347.00
Serpent 2.5" Racing Studs & Open Lugs (11 Jan 2011)	$86.50
Straight Exhaust System (12 April 2011)	$60.00
Valvoline VR1 Race Oil (11 April 2011)	$80.00
Safety Equipment:	$618.00
HJC AR-10 11 SA-2010 Helmet in Rubbertone Black purchased from Speed Merchants (Dec 2010)	$353.00
ER25 Custom Ear Plugs	$265.00
Race Weekend Costs (Aiming for 2 weekends 2011)	$2000.00
June Mosport VARAC Fest "The Cars of Italy"	$1000.00
(Entry Fee + Race Fuel + Truck Rental + Truck Fuel)
Sept Mont Tremblant Fall Classic Fest	$1000.00
(Entry Fee + Race Fuel + Truck Rental + Truck Fuel)
Other Costs	$63.12
CAA RV Plus (CAA Plus for GT6. RV for trailer) June 2011	$63.12
Trailer Up Keep?
G-Force Belt $300.00 2012 Season