Karting is a pretty decent way to learn, as well... depending on how much $$ you got. usually $300 will get you a saturday and sunday of racing with WKA (i think). that includes fee to camp there too. everything. gas. tires. maybe new gaskets for your motor, depending how much you eat . and usually people spend more than 300 on TIRES alone when racing at roebling in even an miata. do correct me if iam wrong!