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Motorsport Business· 6 min read
7 Racing Budget Mistakes That End Seasons Early
The most common ways drivers run out of money mid-season, and how to avoid every one of them.
By Niek
- Forgetting testing: it's often the biggest line.
- No contingency: crashes happen, so add 20–30%.
- Underestimating tyres: new tyres every weekend add up fast.
- Ignoring travel: diesel, tolls, hotels and food.
- Buying the wrong equipment and having to replace it.
- Not tracking spend: you can't fix what you don't measure.
- Spending sponsor money before it arrives.
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