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TheRealBuddha 1 points 4 days ago
Yeah, people damage their cars on track days with some regularity. It's going to happen if you're pushing to the limits of your ability. Not everyone out there is going to be smart about it.
This often ends up being a costly mistake. Technically, you can get your track car insured but it's expensive and is really just for liability. Your insurance will cover it if you take out someone else on the track.
This is why I often suggest taking classes. You can take classes and use the school's car on the track. This is actually more affordable. You spend a few hundred dollars getting lessons and a few hours on the track. Otherwise, you're buying a beat to hell Miata and spending $10,000 to get it to where it's worth driving on a track.
On top of that, you're learning. Many people, guys especially, think they'd be good at driving a race car on a track. After all, it doesn't look that hard and they have driven fast on the streets.
But, no... No, it's actually pretty difficult to drive on a track and to do it well. It's damned difficult. There's a reason why there are people who do it professionally. They do it because they're very good at it. They're exceptionally good at it. Today's professional drivers have often been competing since they were children.
So, getting some education is good. Going to racing schools will help you get that education and, more importantly, some practice. Then, you can find out (with time) if you really are any good at it. If you're any good at it, then take some more classes while saving up for a track car.