The bold kind of sums up what I'm going to try and do next year. Not compete nationally, but enjoy the hobby locally, get together with friends and try out different things and learn from them. I can't justify a trailer queen, but I can justify a 2nd vehicle for occasional driving, so will just have to see how that goes.More like this on the national level...
-Beat up CRX that runs 'good enough': $500
-Seriously used or home made Trailor: $300
-5-6kw at compeditor pricing: $1500-2000
-2 Serious SPL10's compeditor pricing: $500-1000
-1 Serious Deep Cycle: $150-$300
-A lot of 1/0 welding wire: $150
-CD Player: $100-$300
-TermLab: $600
-Materials to rebuild once, twice, three times...: $300
-Fule for tow vehicle: $500
-Hotel Costs to make big competitions: $500
-Beer/Moutian Dew Money: $500
-Registration Money: $500
Total: $6100-$7400
Dew for the early mornings and beer for the late nights, sounds about right.
I'd really like to go to finals next year, not to compete but to check it out and maybe learn somethings. Plus a flight is easier/cheaper than getting a car and equipment all the way across the country.