At least in CA isn't not that bad to get some laps in at a track for a day. A few hundred bucks is worth it to be able to actually use some more of the capability of the car than you ever can on the street and learn a ton about driving too.
You could always autocross your car. Less expense and risk and teaches you tons too.
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1970 Mach I 380 Dry Sump + lots of mods
1990 C4 Corvette 400 in solid roller
1965 Corvette - back to life some day
1970 1/2 Z28 project car
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
First Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Ever Built
Short clips: Goodguys Pleasanton autocross and pit videos
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