mid ohio tomorrow and wednesday.  free admission to spectators.  you don't have to have a huge front of money to see if you want to do it.  STT/mid ohio/Nesba have the novice program and leather rentals.   the novice bike req'ts are very minimal, tape your lights, wheel weights, and go!  you also don't need to buy a suit upfront because they have leather rentals for 50-100. its when you get into the higher classes (if you get hooked) where it becomes expensive, DOT's/Slicks need warmers, bodywork, etc...