The Rush SR starts at $49,995. Options — livery package, data acquisition, driver aids — are selectable through the online configurator. The configurator shows final pricing before you submit a build order.

Annual operating costs average around $14,000 for a full 6-round national season — approximately $140 per hour of seat time. That covers fuel, tires, brakes, fluids, and amortized engine and suspension rebuilds. Entry fees and transport are additional. A realistic first-season all-in budget (car + season) runs $64,000–$78,000.

See the full breakdown on the Rush SR Running Costs page.

The Rush SR competes in the GridLife National Championship, a national spec racing series with 6 rounds at tracks including Road Atlanta, Watkins Glen International, and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Events typically draw 25–50 cars on grid, with streaming and social media coverage for every race.

The Rush SR weighs 1,130 lbs and runs 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds. It’s built around a purpose-designed spec platform — not a converted road car — so power-to-weight and handling are optimized for track use from the ground up. See full specs on the Rush SR spec page.

The Rush SR runs Nankang AR-1 spec tires — a DOT-legal competition tire used across the series. Every car in the field runs the same tire, keeping the competition about driving rather than budget. Tire cost runs approximately $3,600–$4,800 per season depending on usage and track conditions.

A full 6-round season delivers approximately 18 hours of seat time — practice sessions, qualifying, and 4 sprint races per event. That’s a significant amount of track time compared to most regional series, and it’s included at a running cost of ~$140/hr.

The Rush SR is designed for drivers making the step into national-level competition — not raw beginners, but drivers who have track experience and want to race competitively. The spec format (identical cars, same tires, same power) rewards driver skill over budget, which makes the on-track competition fair and learning-focused.

If you’re just starting out, we’d recommend gaining some experience in a regional series first. If you’ve already been competing and want to step up, the Rush SR is a strong fit. Read more in our spec racing guide.

Yes. A valid competition license is required to race in the GridLife National Championship. License requirements and how to obtain one are covered by the sanctioning body. Contact Rush Auto Works or GridLife directly for current requirements.

The Rush SR is significantly lighter (1,130 lbs vs ~1,650 lbs for SRF3) and was designed more recently. Running costs are comparable, but the Rush SR competes in the GridLife ecosystem — a larger, more media-active series with national streaming and 25–50 car grids. That grid density and visibility is difficult to match in most regional spec formulas.

See the detailed breakdown: Rush SR vs Formula Ford and Rush SR vs FC Spec.

The Rush SR ships race-ready with all equipment required for GridLife competition. Full specifications and included equipment are detailed in the configurator. Options like data systems, livery packages, and additional safety equipment can be added at order time.

Use the online configurator to select your options and submit a build order. Rush Auto Works will follow up to finalize your build and walk through the process. There’s no hard sell — the configurator exists so you can see exactly what you’re ordering and what it costs before committing.

Rush SR cars compete at GridLife events throughout the season. The 2026 schedule includes rounds at Carolina Motorsports Park, Road Atlanta, Gingerman Raceway, Watkins Glen, Lime Rock Park, and Laguna Seca. Attending a race weekend is the best way to see the car on track and talk to current owners. See the full 2026 schedule.