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Old 04-17-2009, 10:38 PM   #18
PHeller
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Lancaster, PA
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Hmmm...

1 Wreck on Public Road = Bumper, fender, suspension damage, maybe more, bodily harm, risking killing someone, fines, possible jail time. Cost $250-$10,000+++

Compare that to buying a cage, fire suppression system, and going racing legally, whether hill climb, track day, auto-x or rally, and while you may invest more, you're known risk is also lower. So you spend a little more, but might not pay as much if something goes south.

The grey area is running cages and harnesses on the street, and closing down roads for illegal activity. Probably mitigates most of the collateral damage involved, but it's still illegal, so fines are probably still that added cost. (Track day entrance fees vs court fees?)

Interesting video.

Stay safe and don't kill anyone.
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