Hi everyone,

I’m seriously considering purchasing a Rush SR as my next track car, but I have a couple of questions before making the leap. I’d appreciate any insights from current owners or those with experience with the car.

1. Safety Concerns – Frontal Crash Structure
The Rush SR looks like an incredible machine, but its compact size and minimal frontal crash structure give me pause. I’ve read that it features a front aluminum crash box, anti-intrusion panels, and optional upgrades like a halo-style roll bar. However, how does this translate to real-world safety in the event of a frontal collision? Is there enough protection compared to something like a Radical or SRF or other lightweight track cars?

2. Realistic Running Costs
The advertised running cost of ~$120/hour for the Rush SR is very appealing, especially compared to something like a Radical SR3, which can run $300–$400/hour when factoring in engine rebuilds and consumables. For those who own or operate a Rush SR, how close is that $120/hour figure to reality? Does it include typical consumables like tires, brakes, and fuel? Or are there hidden costs (e.g., frequent maintenance or rebuilds) that push it closer to Radical territory?

I’m trying to balance performance, safety, and operating costs before committing. Any advice or firsthand experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I’m new here…just purchased chassis #199 from Rush California! I’m very excited to pick the car up and plan to take it to Buttonwillow next month.

This will be my first “track only” car and my first time towing a car to the track..definitely appreciate any trailer recommendations that would fit in a standard garage ideally if anyone has any ideas!

My most recent car is a 2007 Krypton Green Lotus Exige S that’s been heavily modified…and I’ve been fortunate to have had many other fun cars throughout the years.

What can I say? I love lightweight cars so the Rush SR caught my attention ever since I saw one for the first time at a track day at Chuckwalla. I’ve been obsessed ever since and am very excited to now own one!

I look forward to meeting more owners, but just wanted to stop and say hi.

P.S. Do I need to do anything to get access to the owner forums?

Best,

Colin

Figured I'd post this since it doesn't appear to be on Rush's site (or anywhere else that I'm aware of).

We are looking for a RUSH SR team to test at Roebling Road. in March. Track time is free and tires supplied. You supplu the car and driver. For more information contact us at ASRmotorsport1@gmail.com

Don't miss out on Grid Life 2025!

I had a great time with the car. I have accomplished my goal of earning my race license. Unfortunately at 74 years old its time to hangup my helmet.

RUSH SR Base Car
SR Race Spec Package
AIM DL ECU Cable and Installation
RAW Fiberglass Seat, Med
5lb SFI Fire System with Mechanical Pull and 5 Nozzles
LMP Style Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel
Raw FIA Dual Tank Fuel System minus one regulator
Carbon Fiber Dash
AIM PDM32 Dash, Data Logger, Power Distribution
AIM PDM32 Plug and Play Wiring Harness
AIM DUAL Camera System with Full Wiring Harness
AIM 4Port Channel Expansion
AIM Rear Camera
AIM GPS09
AIM RIO I/O Module with Plug and Play Wiring Harness
TrailBrake TPMS
Blink Marine PKP-2400-SI8 Button CAN Keypad
Two CANChecked CBD08 Bus Hub
Race Transponder
Extra ECU
Woolich Racing Log Box D-CAN v3
ZeitronixZT-3 Wideband O2
CANedge1 CAN Data Logger
Neutral Bypass via Push to Talk Button
Four Front Faceing White Roll bar Lights
Front Tow Hook
Four 5Gal Race Gas Cans, One with Battery Operated Fuel Pump

Also included are various Oil, Chain Lube, Parts, and Tools

I can be reached at cbacejr@comcast.net for additional questions and pictures.

The car is located in Naples FL.

Asking price is $45,000.00

Also for sale is a 16ft duel axle enclosed trailer setup for the RUSH with E-Track and wheel tie down straps. Race Ramps included. The trailer is almost new with very low mileage. Paid $7,000 asking $5,000. Will consider offers.

Hello Everyone,

Are there any Rush SR Teams or Drivers in the Augusta, Georgia area?

GridLife are moving to a hard card system for drivers and crew for the 2025 series. This includes the driver and crew. The driver is also required to have a GridLife competition license.

These take time to process and GridLife requires your application to be made 30 days prior to your first event. The Driver license fee is $125 for GridLife members and $200 for nonmembers. There is a $100 late processing fee for license applications after 30 days prior to the event. Membership is $69 so it saves you some.

Registration for the series is open and GoldPass entries will include 2 crew hard cards that will otherwise have to be purchased. GoldPass is available for anyone wanting to enter 4 or more events, payments can be split so that you do not have to pay for all at one time.

Driver licensing applications will be opened on February 7th. Several of their events are already sold out in other classes and we expect some of the GridLife RSR events will also sell out.

If you or drivers on your team plan to attend any of the events, we encourage you to get registered now so that licensing and hard cards can be processed and your entry secured.

GridLife Membership can be purchased here: https://www.grid.life/gridlife-membership

GoldPass registration is available here: https://www.grid.life/news/2025/1/gridlife-gold-pass-2025-75nbp

Single event registration is available by visiting the event page here: https://www.grid.life/events

Licensing information can be found here: https://www.grid.life/news/2025/1/gridlife-copetition-license

SOUTHEAST RUSH OWNERS/DRIVERS
If you are interested in doing a RUSH-ONLY track-day in mid-to-late February or early March at The FIRM, please contact me via DM or at xcarnivalman@gmail.com .
If you know of other RUSH owners-drivers who are not part of this FORUM, please have them contact me.
THANKS!

Toying with selling my Rush, just picked up a GT4RS Clubsport to run at the Monticello series as I don’t have time to do Gridlife this year as planned.

Car is a 2024 Build, Chassis #200. Took delivery in October, did a proper 1hr break in at a private day at Englishtown, 1 hr HPDE at NJMP and has been parked since. It’s currently at my garage at Monticello Motor Club but I can bring it to NJ if more convenient for viewing. Total 2.3hrs on the car.

Current build MSRP is $61k the way it sits + 9 months wait. I’ll sell for $60k.

Options include:
Race Spec
Halo Trident
Aim MXS + LMP Wheel
5lb Sfi fire suppression
Single tank w Hydramat
Sabelt Harness + Large seat
Raw roll bar strobe

Added since purchase:
SR High Downforce Splitter new in box
Billet Case Saver

I have a bunch of extras as well - oil, filters, air filters, chain lube, body panel stands, jacks, etc. included in sale.

Also have a 2024 EZ Hauler Aluminum Trailer 7.5x18 with finished interior + e track specifically for the Rush. $10k for trailer. Willing to do a package deal if wanted for both car and trailer for $65k

Feel free to call or text Bret 973 234 781four

Upgraded seat, upgraded shocks, 30 hrs on it. AIM dash and setup for Gamin Catalyst. Extra wheels with slicks. Fully ready to run with track alignment. Located in NH. Link for pics.
Asking $51K. Will consider offers.
Contact Dave rdbalcar@gmail.com

NEWLY AVAILABLE IN THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION IN JANUARY:

If you live in the Mid-Atlantic region (or any area that is not supported by an authorized Rush dealer), message me soon before this car is spoken for!
RAW MSRP price as optioned: $62,191. Click here to see the race-ready build list: CLICK HERE TO SEE BUILD LIST

Wonderful Rush with Silver/Red livery with only about 20 hours on the engine — 90% of which is HPDE and solo track use. Upgraded shocks installed, along with Garmin Catalyst mount & camera, hook ups for Cool Shirt. Full spare package including extra wheels, 1st gen shocks, uninstalled neutral override switch & AIM camera. Comes with a custom modified Futura All Aluminium rampless single axle trailer with winch and tire rack. The entire rig will fit easily in a standard size garage and weighs less than 2000 pounds. Located in south west Florida. $55K for entire ready to race/run package. Spare list and additional photos/info available upon request.

Avoid the price spike and the 9 month wait and get a practically new Rush SR.

I just took delivery in October and it’s seen only 4 total days on track in HPDE. I had a personal situation pop up and it needs to go very soon.

There is zero wrong with it and I just added Nuke Air Jacks (low pressure so you don’t need a huge tank at 10000000psi you only need 90psi)

It’s never seen dirt or been off track at all.

Again only selling it because of a personal situation.

New it would cost 63k plus tax plus a 9 month wait. With just spending 5k on the freshly installed air jacks so I’d like to get 57k. Questions just let me know.

Options include:
Race Spec package
Medium seat
LMP wheel
Halo (Trident)
AIM MXS dash
AIM Smarty cam
Braille battery
Braille Charger
Fuel mat
5lbs extinguisher
2inch rollbar extension
Strobe light upgrade
Nuke Air Jacks
Rear view camera

Hello all,

I’ve been going deep into every rabbit hole I can find for “healthy” fields in club racing in the SoCal/ Cal region. I currently have an nd Miata that’s caged and nearly ready for ST5 with nasa but the field size in SoCal is unfortunately very small. I’ve had some trouble finding any rush cars on the nasa results for the west coast region and was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction or if anyone has knowledge of how big the field is in SoCal. Any info helps, thank you.

Hey everyone,
My name is Tim - expecting chassis 298 in the spring. One test drive and decision was made for me (thanks...Bruce...i think).
Really enjoy the learning curve of a new car / platform in all regards.
Couple transmision related question I was thinking about that I am sure can get answered here.
- Does the car have a rev limiter?
- Will it accept a downshift into an over-rev situation (i.e. a PDK Porsche will acknowledge the downshift but block/hold the shift until safe).
- Does auto-blip work both up and down?
Really just curious and figured I'd introduce myself after lurking here for a while

P.S. looking for an open trailer if anyone has suggestions

Hey everyone, while I already posted in the Facebook group I figured I’d post to the new member thread here as well. I’m David Harvey and I live in Fayetteville, Texas. After following these cars before the first production model was out I finally have one! I picked her up yesterday and am now planning on learning how to take everything apart for maintenance and service over the winter before next season starts. I look forward to seeing y’all out there soon!

My name is Shawn, I live in southwest Florida and I ordered my Rush in May and can't wait for it to arrive. I am pretty new, have been doing HDPE for a little over 2 years now at Sebring mostly and Homestead as well. I started with a wide body scat pack at first but have switched to an ND2 Miata. I think I will be getting the Rush in December or January and am needing to order a better helmet more suited for an open cockpit. Not sure if this is the right place to ask or not, but just wondering what you guys are using for helmets.

Rush SR Chassis #121

Chassis #121 2369 miles





New transmission installed with less than 10 hours, work done by Late Entry Motorsports





Late Entry Motorsports Upgrades:

Inner Axle Bolt Set

Modified Dual Fuel Line Hoses & Check Valves

Case Saver

Battery Terminal Covers

Garmin Catalyst Open Cockpit Setup (not currently installed)

Remote Mounted Oil Pressure Transducer

HD Axle Grease with LEM Modifications

Run Switch Guards

Front Splitter Bracket Brace

Clutch Switch



Other:

Single Smarty Camera System

Rear View Camera

5lb Fire Suppression

AIM MXS 1.2 Dash

Dual Fuel Tanks

Hydromat in Tank A

Small Gen 1 Seat

LMP Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel with 2.5in extension

Rush V2 Shocks with N2 Upgrade – less than 300 miles





Extras:

Set of 15, 16T, rear sprockets

Clutch Cable

Starter

Chain

Original mirrors

Extra set of wheels with new Nankangs





Trailer is a 2024 Quality Cargo 7X16 with dual 3500lb axles



Floor has been covered with Herculiner and walls painted. I have add LEDs to ceiling, wired into a wall switch with fuse box and battery kill switch. 4500lb Rough Country winch with wireless remote and synthetic rope. Powder coated E track.

Better than new RUSH SR chassis 213 for Sale!

Meticulously maintained with no expense spared by the best: Scott Donahue & Late Entry Motorsports. I don’t need to tell you how much this ads to its value.

2,678 miles

My loss is your gain: $47,000

Two sets of wheels with spec Nanking’s. One set only has 4 heat cycles.

LEM Upgrades
Leg Padding
Inner Axle Bolt Set
Modified Dual Fuel Line Hoses & Check Valves
Case Saver
Battery Terminal Covers
Dual Camera System
Garmin Catalyst Open Cockpit Setup
Remote Mounted Oil Pressure Transducer
Custom AIM Setup
HD Axle Grease with LEM Modifications
Run Switch Guards
Front Splitter Bracket Brace
Clutch Switch
Air Tank Drain Valve
Rear View Camera
Coolant Overflow Tank
DNA Air Filter
LEM Automatic Novec Fire Suppression System

Other
AIM MXS 1.2 Dash
Dual Fuel Tanks
Dual Hydromat
Sabelt Enduro Silver Harnesses
Approach Light
Medium Gen 1 Seat
LMP Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel
Spare Wheels & Tires
14T Sprocket Installed
NASA Annual Inspections (2024)
Full Blackstone History
Rush V2 Shocks with N2 Upgrade – 1,529 miles
New Rear Sprocket & Chain – 1,716 miles
New Differential – 1,716 miles
New Clutch – 2,235 Miles
New Coils & Plugs – 2,557 miles

Selling my SR. No issues with the car. The chassis is #029, purchased on 5/6/2022. The car has been serviced by GT International (Bill Thomas), an authorized Rush dealer.

The car is equipped with SR Race Spec Package B (which included the pneumatic paddle shift system), AIM MXS 1.2 Dash Logger, AIM Smarty Cam, Carbon Fiber Dash, Carbon Fiber LMP Steering Wheel, Fire Suppression, and a RAW Carbon Fiber Medium Seat.

The car has 15.3 hours on the engine and chassis. The countershaft and differential sprockets were replaced and a new chain installed on 8/15/24. The car has not been used since the installation of those items.

Also included in the sale is a second set of 4 wheels with new, unused Nankang AR-1 tires.

Asking $50,000.00 for the car and extra wheels/tires.

I can be reached by call or text: 609-234-6188

We car running a campaign to get owners to get their chassis registered here so that we have a full list of people who own our cars.

We are doing a drawing at LRP and some lucky owner will be getting a free set of $1400 wheels!

Al you have to do is go to your profile and enter your chassis number in the chassis box in your profile!

Good Luck!

At Bret's urging, I picked up one of these, an Insta360 Go3:



The little pod comes out and has its own battery and storage. All you need to do is mount it to your helmet with the little clip mount. You don't need anything other than the clip.



That's it! It stays on easily with the visor closed (it's stable enough when open, too) and lasts long enough to run a race. In the pic it's a bit cockeyed because I had just put the helmet down.

If you already have a GoPro mount on your helmet, this works nicely.

I haven't run the new Go3S but the Go3 is plenty good enough. I think 4K video is overkill, but I would bet the new version is better on battery at 2.7K resolution.

You can easily then overlay some RaceRender footage:

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I have to say, the point of view and video quality is really fantastic. I've tried GoPros mounted on the side, visor, and chin. All produce too much drag. I can't feel the Go3 on my helmet at all. In my opinion, everything except the visor mount makes bad video. I've seen some where you can't see above the steering wheel!

In-helmet systems like the CamBox are good too, but tend to get blurry because of the visor. I don't think they'll fit in an ABP helmet, and I know a lot of yall run that. They do produce better audio. You can cut a little piece of foam and cover the microphone with it, it helps with the wind noise a marginal amount.

I've seen at least one driver mount the base unit in the car using a sticky 3M GoPro mount and adapter. You could then easily wire it into power using a 12V->USBC buck converter. This is probably the most convenient setup, not least of which because you can easily see if you're recording or not!

Anyone have a large seat sitting around they want to get rid of?