P5Racer (formerly BMWGeoff) said:
More specifically, if you don't have any close friends that are interested?
I've posted in some Facebook groups that are (relatively) local. I've found lots of people interested in driving, but I don't have the resources to build and run a team by myself. I either need a partner, or a couple of people to 'buy-in' to the team to help purchase the required equipment and supplies to run a team.
I have the car, most of the tools, and a truck, which is enough for me to run by myself, but I've wanted to do endurance racing ever since I first heard about low-buck endurance racing.
I just went through this, and am in the same boat as you regarding car ownership. I prefered owning the car myself and taking on all of the responsibility over sharing/splitting everything with friends and potentially straining relationships.
When I built the car, there were 3 friends who I thought for sure would be my team. They all bailed by the first event. I had two friends who I didn't expect that stepped up, and then I rented to a highly recommended regular in the series. I really think that "if you build it they will come" applies here (and hey, you didn't even have to build it!). With some legwork, you will get drivers. After only 3 race weekends, I have more drivers than stints available.
Charging accordingly is going to be key. Know that on average people are paying $1000 +/- a couple hundred dollars to be on a team for a race weekend. And they know this is a steal, if they've ever tried to run a team. Use some of the drivers fees to make sure you have plenty of fuel, brakes, tires, and spares that you know you'll need. As far as equipment goes, you don't have to go too crazy when you're starting out: Small tool box, 10-ish fuel jugs, an EZ up, truck and trailer (rental works too), chairs, cooler, fire extinguisher, a spouse on board is huge. Don't be afraid to rent to guys who are on other teams, and ask to borrow some of the stuff you lack. I borrowed an extinguisher, fuel jugs, and a hans for my first couple of races. Other teams are usually very willing to help.
I sincerely hope you pull this off. Good luck!