Does anyone know how to become a race car driver?”
HELPFUL HINTS TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT WOULD LIKE TO BECOME RACECAR DRIVERS I would like to give you some information here that may be of some help. Over the course of a year, I receive many requests for information on how to become a professional race car driver. First, you must realize that this is a very long and tedious process and only those who are very dedicated will survive and be able to actually achieve the status of professional racecar driver. Don’t give up, though, because with perseverance you can make it. There are a number of steps that most people go through on their way to becoming a racecar driver. Many of these you can do very inexpensively, while some begin to get more costly as time goes on. 1. The first thing you need to do is get educated about racing. Read, read, read. Read everything you possibly can about racecar driving. If you haven’t read very much in this regard, start with Carroll Smith’s books. He has a number of books that are all very helpful. This w
You can become a race driver. It’s easy. It doesn’t (have to) take a lot of money. Mechanical experience isn’t required and on-the-job training will be provided. I started racing on a very moderate salary. I had no formal training in auto mechanics and I wound up running in the Rolex 24 at Daytona and NASCAR Southwest Tour against the likes of Michele Alboreto and Jeff Gordon. what’s required: Commitment in an abundant quantity. You’ll know you’re approaching an adequate level of commitment to racing when your significant other shouts, “You love racing more than you love me!” and you respond: “Yes, dear, and your point is…—” I know talented drivers who aren’t going to make it in racing because they refuse to risk secure, high-paying jobs and loving relationships. And I know far more who have torn up marriages, squandered inheritances, and committed felonies in order to go racing.
If you wanna drive a pace car, go to your local short track or clay track and sponsor a lap or a heat. They’ll let you in the pace car, no problem! If you are serious about your interest in racing you’d have to tell me what type of cars you like…Open Wheel (Indy type) or Stock cars (Nascar type) Either way, you could begin at a local track in the pits. Or you could buy yourself a go-kart and drive like mad for the next few years. Here’s the deal: RACING costs A LOT OF MONEY!!!! You have to be willing to part with lots of dough if you seriously want to race! Sources: My LIFE experience can help you greatly. Ask away & I’ll gladly assist.
