# Millions to Make It, Nothing to Take It – The Cost of Racing with Ricky Collard An episode of [Proper True Yarn](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1701087201), 22 May 2025, 16 min. Audio: https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/77c99705-24dd-47f2-8d6c-56d5742c7544/stream.mp3 Ever wondered what it really costs to become a professional race car driver? British GT Champion Ricky Collard lays it all out in this jaw-dropping episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast. From $500,000 karting seasons to $5 million Formula 2 campaigns, this yarn breaks down just how deep your pockets need to be to chase the chequered flag. Ricky and Knuckles rip into the brutal financial reality behind motorsport, the chaos of tyre bills, why talent alone isn't enough, and why even the best in the game are still paying to drive. A no-BS, flat-out ride into the wild world of racing.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. πŸ“ž Get involved🎀 Send a voice message to the boys. Drop us a yarn or question and you might feature on the show. πŸ“§ Enquiries: propertrueyarn@gmail.com 🌐 Website: linktr.ee/propertrueyarn πŸ“² Follow the Podcast Instagram: @propertrueyarn TikTok: @propertrueyarn Facebook: Proper True Yarn Podcast YouTube: Proper True Yarn Podcast 🀠 Meet the Hosts Knuckles – Country Trucker Caps Instagram: @countrytruckercaps TikTok: @knucklesctc Zak Palmas Instagram: @zpdigitals TikTok: @zakpal Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them.