Having had a personal lay-off racing to support my sons racing, I've been looking for something more local for a while and dont fancy 1300s or going back to Bombers due to time constraints to keep building them.

I understand GT Rods are akin to Hot Fords rather than Rookirods in terms of presentation and driver experience (?), but what is a realistic budget to build a GT Rod?
For those who know me, you'll know I know Buxton HF/RR's very well !! I've read the spec and it seems to be pretty much cost wise to be the same as a HF. Am I correct? or are they more StockRod?

I keep hearing that they are considerably dearer eg need a Lyndale engine, loads of race goodies, etc but the spec reads more like "standard" (apart from Kirkey seat & control tyres)
Its not very clear what budget may be required to be competitive.
Can someone enlighten me as this will help me to decide whether to join the Startrax ranks (or NOT!)

Many thanks

Gruff

You don't need a Lyndale engine - certainly not for shale - which is the greatest of levellers! and you have Cov,Stoke,BV and Sheff to choose from!
Skegness is tarmac however the rules are designed for `budget' and engines are subject to strict scrutineering / spot checks.
There were one or two Skeggy GT Rod drivers watching yesterday and we can put you in touch for more advice if you require.

It is designed to be economic but open up the variety of venues and championships etc.

Let's not get hooked up on a Hot Ford v GT Rod debate as that has been had - respectfully.

i got to blue top with £50 engine there only limet on what you can do them any way

Thanks Steve. Yes please I would appreciate to be put in touch with a few chaps. Don't worry I wasn't planning to get into a debate. Simply making an informed business decision based on firm financial facts as you can appreciate. Startrax would suit me fine beisng based in Stockport believe me! Thanks again

Oh and cheers for your input Ketchy.

Regards Gruff

yes would like to no more about this formula myself ,wouldnt mind looking around a car and speekin to a few chappies before committing

I was 1 of the skegness gtrod drivers at your meeting on monday , i have raced gtrods for a few years and am 1 of the drivers reps for skegness, i race a nova my son has a tigra , we have lightened the fly wheels , skimmed the heads only and we have made it to red grades if you speak to most gtrod drivers you will find they race in this formula because it is cheap and fun.

Thanks Frankie. It's sounding better already. It's useful to hear from the horses mouth so to speak. I was Buxton Hot Ford rep for about 8 years and always pushed to keep costs down. I also like the idea of a lighter car on my truck too. When I bring my sons National bangers to Skeggy I have to put all spares n tools in a trailer to keep within weight. Thanks again. Cheers Gruff.

How much to build me a GT Hot Rod ?
Please pm me

ACCORDING TO THE PROMOTER NOT A LOT

but expect about 2.5k

Firkos built one he says so your looking at mega money

cage 400
shell 300-700 depends on you want
tank cables switch harnes bla bla bla etc etc etc 350
wheels/tryes 200 not inc spares
engine carbs box etc 300-600

the list goes on