[Johan]

Just remember:
A Cup car that is in good race ready condition costs $1000 /hr. to operate in club racing.
A Cup car that is "shoddy" in any way costs 5 to 10 times that amount per hour to run. I say get the best car to start with that you can afford.
We have a pretty good time at these events, the racing is fun but serious, now with TC out there it is getting competitive too.