At 1066 Racing we've got 2 club buggies, which we hire out for £10 including entry, so basically £3 to hire. They're Durango RTR's; really cheap and have everything except a lipo/charger in the box...they've hit everything and so far survived almost unscathed! We use old lipos in them and they do most of the evening on one battery.
Been a great tool for the club, people who are interested can come and have a go for next to nothing. We have two handout transponders which we use in these cars, so they get the full experience. The best part is they're at the club all evening, in which time we can usually direct them to here or eBay for second hand stuff; Ben from our club is brilliant and answers any questions they have on Facebook or via email so they don't waste their money not knowing what to get.
We've also done the school fete thing, which works well too. Some events will allow a profit share; so we run the club car as hire cars, £2 a go or similar, they're in use all day! Split profit with school/charity etc, helps club awareness and puts money in the kitty.
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