Online racing parts and gear store

Hobby racers, track-day drivers, small race teams and fans who can't find specialist items at a local store.

Margin on each product sold, plus extra from bundles such as starter kits, and from branded apparel.

• Knowledge of your chosen motorsport
• Online selling and basic website setup
• Customer service and product advice
• Stock and order tracking

• Check how GST/HST and provincial sales taxes apply to you, including shipping to other provinces
• Safety gear such as helmets and harnesses may need to meet certain standards, so check requirements and your liability before selling
• Some parts may be sold for off-road or closed-course use only, so check emissions and road-use rules
• Shipping costs on heavy or bulky parts can erode margin, and returns can be costly
• Supplier minimums and brand agreements, which can tie up cash in stock
• Product liability and commercial general liability insurance

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold versus drop-ship and how much you spend on your website. Supplier minimums can tie up cash, so check those before ordering.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on your niche, range and marketing. That is revenue, not profit, and shipping costs on heavy or bulky parts and costly returns can erode margin.

Check how GST/HST and provincial sales taxes apply to you, including shipping to other provinces. Also check whether helmets and harnesses must meet certain standards, any off-road or closed-course use and emissions rules, and your product liability insurance.