To be honest it's as much practice as you can fit in, and afford.The more you use the car the more it wears, more tyres motor etc etc.
Back when I was a teenager I was at the track most evenings doing at least 2 or three packs with someone timing my laps, I could drive that place with my eyes shut lol, and it was only 10min from home.
But now as an adult with kids and a business to run I get very little time to practice (but I love to

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In the end it's up to you, practice will always help but 40hours a week still may not make you lee martin some of the top guys just have the gift!
Just do what you enjoy, as long as you enjoy the hobby and enjoy the car it will come in time and you will find your level
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