Craig,
Your right about the Nationals being expensive. Last year I got in three laps before it was rained out. Still wouldn't miss this year though.
The Shelby fest put on by the Victorian club at Easter was a real blast and I got in about 60 odd laps plus a few runs down the quarter and it only cost me a $1800 clutch
. Still wont miss next year though.
Try Race and Rally (02) 97094655 or Revolution Race on (029648 4044) for driving suits. They have budget models that are not all that expensive. There also nice and warm.
As for the roll bar issue its a Wakefield requirement and I think worthwhile as things can go wrong .
Phil