A mate is after a formula ford or something similar for track days - he's very into single seaters, cant stand my 205, doesnt even want to go down the caterfield route (also, they dont really fall into the 5 -6 K bracket)

He'll probably do track days this year, and a bit of racing next. So reliability is far more important than getting the edge of performance.

So - anyone have any ideas where you can get these things from ? I know of places like the BARC website, but i guess it would be best to talk someone who prep's the cars, so that he can aim for a reliable car rather than one thats had the nuts tuned off it.

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Look in the back of Autosport. It's bizarre, but the going rate for a mid-80s one seems to be about 5k, but then the going rate for a 99/00/01 one is only about 10k :confused:

Most track days won't allow "open wheel" race cars (insurance?). He will obviously have to do test days with other race cars.

Bookatrack allow them. :cool:

sieze - you sure ?

i've been on plenty of track days with ff type things knocking around. I'd guess that some dont allow it.

Any ideas why not ?

You can get plenty of Westies 5-6k. Depends if he wants to invest in a tow car and trailer to get the car to the track. Dunno about track days but proper race test sessions often divide the cars into closed/open wheel or by previous/expected lap times.

Try Motoring News, or whatever its now called.

Usually has loads of stuff from WRC rally cars to singles.