Possibly, if you're looking for LARP-ing being a racecar driver.

The author has a long history of live action role playing many activities in life. There is absolutely nothing intrinsically wrong with this approach, it just is not the best approach for automotive fun. The best approach is a 20 year old sports car with zero barriers between you and the open road.

Andretti Racing Experience

The author has driven one open wheel, de-tuned race car on a short oval track in Richmond, VA. This was part of the Andretti Racing Experience. An hour of class time, a nomex suit up, a 15 min car debrief, and then about 20 mins of actual driving. The focus for this particular driver was on following instructions to keep distance between you and the car in front and behind, as directed by the radio spotter. The expectation was overwhelm from a powerful machine. The actual outcome was "I wish I could do that for about 4 straight hours". Just when I was starting to get into it, time was up. $400 for 20 hours is not cost effective. Cool experience though.

Karting

Rush Hour Karting in Garner, NC is OK. Fast enough carts, good enough experience. It's just too expensive for what you get. $20 for a 10 minute race. Racing for two hours once a week is a car payment.

What about track days, 24 hours of lemons, champ car/chump car, autocross, etc.

The author finds these setup and rules too tedious. For yours truly, 90+ percent of the joy is machinery operation, and self-competition. Perfectly suited for high-communication vehicles with easy access. Apparently there is no head to head competition itch that needs to be scratched.

Back to Step 1: Define What is Fun

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Step 1: Define What is Fun for You

What is your combination of cost, availability, and repair requirements?
Can you handle flood damage? Missing panels? Non-starting vehicles?
Decide on acceptable panel gaps, paint imperfections, and fit misalignments
Consider fees, delivery, bid amount, parts, taxes, and registration
Set your max bid early and don't monitor the auction
Post sale negotiation, and actually pay for the vehicle.
Can be as soon as next day after auction
Title Transfer, Registration and Inspection.
Complete any legal requirements to get your car on the road
10 Days to make the first keep or sell decision.
Re-market, sell for parts, or scrap.

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