I posted info about outbackRc over on nitroKillers:
http://www.nitrokillers.com/showthre...ed=1#post10932
I thought it was an interesting question, and I have wondered if outback gives any weird feelings to folks due to the free admission, such as it must not be a real track, or maybe it won't last long enough to be worth visiting. Here was the question and my response. Let me know your take.
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if racing is always free, how do you guys make ends meet? do you pick the racer's pockets during the races?
Well, now the cat's out of the bag. Off to a new town now.
No, just kidding.
Here is the idea. If I rented a commercial building, started a store and a race track; I might not break even, I might go out of business, I might end up loosing $x,xxx.
So, instead of doing all that work, I plan for about $2,000 per year to put into the track. It is really no more expensive than other hobbiest's approach -- instead of having several rides with cool stuff, I have a couple older used rides, plus a track.
In 2007, I bought a tiller attachment for my tractor ($800 used (it's aDeere)) and a couple/few hundred feet of pipe ($75) and some roundup.
In 2008, I bought a timing system ($500+), scoring bridge ($50), drivers' stand ($400), more pipe ($75), rock salt ($25), 3/4" hose ($100), better extension cords ($90), a used pop-up camper (to be 2009 scoring booth) ($500).
Next in line is a Commercial hose reel (I get worn out reel up that hose in my arms)($250), Extra drivers' stand section ($100), more iLap transponders ($300), full racing software for scoring ($250), more pipe ($75), occasional bobcat/dingo help from neighbors or rental store ($xxx), and porta-potty rental/purchase/service.