Its not about speed. Ugh ok.

Our grassroots days are in the turner field parking areas, no walls just cones. Our pro-am events are on race tracks, so theres walls, rumble strips, kitty litter, etc.

Setup, well duh. But each driver could drive the same car and each would want it setup differently. Its all about personal preference

5k, no.... SRT-6 springs -150. Pulling fuses - free, used tires - 40/set, spare diff - 200, welding diff - 50.

Thats not even close to 5,000 dollars.

and if you dont have the right setup, you shouldnt go fast. Thats a quick way to injure and/or kill yourself. Our average private days see's entry speeds anywhere from 45-65mph. Thats slow and the speed decreases through out the course.

You dont need an alignment after drifting, unless you hit something.