Why racing in new zealand with gas at $7.00 a gallon?

Question

i read on someones question that gas is around $7.00 a gallon but they make less money than in the u.s and they have less public transportation so how come their are so many racers and gearheads in new zealand?

Answer 1

I pay $10.25 per gallon or racing fuel for the car I drive on Fri, Sat and Sun and it gets about 4mpg on city streets.  Its just part of my entertainment costs.

Answer 2

Some people just have money to burn!!

Answer 3

Well you kinda get use to the price:)

I wouldnt let gas stop me from racing!

And lol maybe it isnt that high??

Answer 4

To put it in perspective for you: It's actually US$ 5.60 per gallon if you consider the exchange rate (one liter at NZ$ 1.70, one NZ$ = US$ 0.85, and one gallon is 3.85 litres). On a global scale, that's not too bad. NZ wages and salaries are comparable to those in Scandinavia, where gas costs twice that - and our other living costs are low (all taxes, healthcare, social benefits, and pension plan are included in our 30% deductions from income, and the average house price is at around US$ 250.000 - so, plenty of money left for the racers).