Learning to be a Racing Car Driver?

Car racing is a motorsport involving racing of cars for competition.   It comes in many categories with single-seater racing (Formula One), stock car racing (NASCAR), sports car racing (Grand Tourers or GTs) and drag racing, being the most popular ones.

Car racing is an exciting sport to watch as changes occur in a matter of seconds.  It can even be more exciting when you are the one racing at dangerous speeds around a track, finding your way to be the first.  The excitement or the adrenaline rush and the fun of competition make it a very popular sport in the United States.

To be a race car driver is not impossible for anyone who has the enthusiasm or interest on the sport.  If you want to learn how to become a race car driver, the following steps will help you:

1. Decide.  Decide what kind of car racing you want to do.  As I have mentioned, there are many categories of car racing.  Decide whether you like to venture into NASCAR racing, Formula One racing, stock car racing, drag racing or another type of car racing.

1. Read and Learn.  Read automobile news and car articles to learn about the type of racing you want to do.  Read books and magazines on automobile and search the web.  It is also advised that you watch races on television or to get the feel of it more, watch it in person.  Learn about every aspect of driving and racing.  The knowledge you will generate through research and reading will help you prepare you for an exciting car racing adventure.

1. Exposure is the key.  Visit racetracks and try to talk to anyone involved in the sport.  Make new friends and connections in the racing world by talking to drivers, crew members, track officials and mechanics.  They surely have something of value to share to you about car racing.

1. Immersion.  There are things that you cannot learn by reading or plain observation.  Work at a racetrack or with a racing team.  Doing jobs like cleaning the track, cleaning cars or car parts, selling tickets, running errands or becoming a crew member expose you to different perspectives of racing.

1. Study.  Attend a racing school that teaches the type of racing you wan to do.  You can learn about the mechanics, basics and advanced methods of race car driving on a more official note and not through hearsay.

1. Drive.  Racing through a school series is a lot cheaper than professional racing circuits.  Drive a race car anytime you get the chance.  The more you get behind the wheel, the more experience and training for you.