Originally Posted by TexasDreams

You should call them up and talk about a sponsorship deal (number on this page http://www.invaderjet.com/objective.htm ). The maintenance and upkeep on a jet dragster is pretty reasonable compared to other forms of drag racing. I'd bet if you were to plop down $10k on a sponsorship deal they would consider training you, and letting you take it out for a drive. And don't forget race team sponsorship is a TAX DEDUCTABLE advertising expense to boot!!!