Description
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Are you an experienced HPDE, track day, time attack or wheel to wheel racer and looking to drive one of the most complete production based race cars that isn’t a professional race car, in existence? The Racer on Rails BMW Spec E46 #136 is a brand new and from the ground up, race car build from our shop that has taken everything we’ve learned from the numerous builds we’ve done for customers, the numerous Spec E46’s purchased by RoR customers from other builders across the country and our years of racing nationally in the amature and professional ranks.
The #136 is as fast, if not faster than the original #109 Spec E46 and is a top level example of what Spec E46 was intended to be all about – just enough power, amazing brakes and overall grip balance. Excellent under braking, quick transitions and just enough power to be one of the fastest cars at any event, in any class, enough power to keep your right foot honest but not so powerful that the car is gobbling up consumables or difficult to keep temperatures under control.
The #136 is so good that it won it’s first race at the 2023 June Sprints at Road America! Check out the race below!
Why the Spec E46?
Spec E46 is one of the best racing series in the USA, continuing to grow and a class where the driver, car preparation and setup make the difference. About 90% of the parts are identical amongst competitors. The car is such a great performance package and economical to race that the SCCA allows it to compete in the Touring 3 class against new generation Ford Mustangs, Nissan 370’s, BMW Z4’s, Honda Civic Type R’s, Subaru WRX STI’s, Subaru BRZ/FRS/GT86’s, etc… AND it is considered the performance bar for the class.
In official Spec E46 trim, the car runs at a 2850 minimum weight on 255/45/17 Toyo Proxe RR tires and in Touring 3 trim, the car runs at 2950 minimum weight and on 225/45/17 Hoosier A7 or R7 tires. While the car is running heavier and with a smaller tire in Touring 3 trim, the stickier tire has resulted in the car being 1-2 seconds faster in Touring 3 trim, compared to Spec E46 trim.
Check out a pretty epic Spec E46 battle during a Touring 3 SCCA race at Portland International Raceways – lots of in and out of class battling with a Honda S2000 and a Ford Mustang Cobra.
Pricing
Below are the standard rates for a full race weekend at one of our local PNW tracks but the car is available for other time durations, days and locations – reach out with questions and we’ll get a formal quote spun up.
- Full race weekend: 1 test day (usually Fridays) and 2 competition days (usually Saturday and Sunday).
- Maximum on-track time is limited to 2 hours per day.
- Rental for more than 2 hours per day is available at additional costs.
- One competition group per weekend (additional costs to run two groups).
- Pricing includes all fuel and wear and tear items.
- Pricing includes a decent set of race tires for the test day and one sticker or < 2 heat cycle race tires for the race weekend sessions.
- Additional new tires are available at additional costs.
- Different tires are available and price to be adjusted based on tire choice.
- Renter is responsible for returning the vehicle as-is and is fully responsible for any and all damage to the car and track, beyond normal wear and tear items.
- $2,500/day for rentals at Pacific Raceways and The Ridge Motorsports Park on Toyo RR tires
- +$175/day for running on Hoosier A7 or R7 tires
- Rentals at other tracks will be the daily rental fee plus transport and crew travel costs as applicable
- $500 listed price is for the deposit only
What do you get for the rental?
Pretty much everything! This is a true arrive and drive. The car will be brought to the track, with full support so that you can focus on driving. Simply show up with your gear, rested and ready to drive – we’ll do the rest. The car will arrive with a baseline setup optimized for the given track and a wide performance window. We’ll work with you to learn the car, develop consistency and fine tune it to your driving style. The car will be completely looked over and come with tires that have under 5 heat cycles (for a test or track day and one new or < 2 heat cycle set of tires for a race weekend), fresh fluids and at least 50% brake pad life. Data and video will be logged for every session, of which you’ll then own a copy of that data and video. One of our crew members will be assigned to the car and take care of everything. You focus on driving and giving us feedback on the car.
Does this include the entry fees?
No – you will need to handle registration and paying for the event entry fees separately. $500 deposit is refundable up to 2 weeks prior the scheduled rental date, of which afterwards is not refundable but a credit is issued to be used within 12 months for a future rental.
Will this car pass tech inspections?
Absolutely – this car has current SCCA and NASA log books. It will pass tech inspection and requirements for ICSCC, NASA, SCCA, WRL and all endurance racing organizations.
How does damage to the car get handled?
Normal wear and tear from use is expected and included in the rental price. Any damage that is incurred from contact with other cars, the track or as a result of driver input will be added to the final invoice. In the event of a total loss, renter is responsible for full replacement costs.
Is this car available for rental without track support?
No, this car is only available for rental when accompanied with delivery to and from the track and track-side support provided by Racer on Rails. All of this is included in the price of the rental.
Is driver coaching included?
Yes! At minimum light coaching to help you get used to the car and start extracting solid pace is included. Dedicated coaching for just you is available at an additional cost.
