Not everyone can become a NASCAR driver, but with the right focus and practice, talented drivers can quickly understand, and take a step forward towards the ultimate goal of becoming a professional racer on the NASCAR circuit. Anyone can aspire to be a professional in a sports career, but when faced with the competition in the world of auto racing, aspiring NASCAR drivers should consider gaining some basic experience with which to build a resume as a professional racer.
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Part 1 of 2: Starting from the Basics
Step 1. Get into a karting race
Many professional racers start riding go-karts at a very young age. Go-kart races teach you racing skills, from controlling the car to adapting to the race track so that the car can go fast. The sooner you start racing, the better chance you have of developing your career later. Learn as much as you can when you take part in a karting race.
- Follow the competition. These karting competitions are different, ranging from local, national and international competitions and are held throughout the year. To find information about the competition, visit the websites of CIKFIA, The World Karting Association, or The Kart World Championship.
- If you are not old enough to legally drive a vehicle, try to find a track that offers youth racing. This is a great way to learn the basics of controlling the vehicle while turning and learning to negotiate.
- Take part in the soap box derby. The more experience racing you have while you are younger, the better prepared you will be for a career in racing.
Step 2. Pass to drive a real race car
Once you've learned all about karting racing, and hopefully you've won a few races, start driving race cars. Try participating in amateur racing competitions. You can also start your racing career by driving off-road vehicles (driving vehicles off-road, such as forest, mud, dirt, etc.) and motorcycles, such as Jimmie Johnson, winner of the Sprint Cup competition.
Step 3. Compete in local races
Before you enter the professional circuit, you must hone your skills. Race as much as possible in local races. When you win races, you start to build your reputation as well as improve your driving skills, hone your talents and start building a career as a racer. Reach your goal through local and regional races, collecting as many wins as possible.
Step 4. Watch the action of a professional racer
Watching the race on the television screen. Better yet, visit a local race track.
If you have the opportunity to purchase a pit pass (a ticket that gives you access to interact with people involved in the race), do so, and ask questions to members of the pit crew (teams of workers who assist drivers), drivers, managers and officials
Step 5. Learn the mechanics of a race car
Look for a race car mechanic near you or on the Internet, so you can learn everything about race car mechanics and where racing cars differ from passenger cars.
- Read a book about auto mechanics, or take a course at a local college. If you really want to be a racer, you have to know everything you can about cars, from basic things like wrenches to suspensions.
- The most important tool for any racer is a reliable car, and while professional racers have car mechanic maintenance staff who keep things running smoothly, racers are people who are on the race track and can spot problems early and stop the car in the pits. before getting into trouble when the car is traveling at high speed.
Step 6. Offer to volunteer and be a team worker for local racers
As a volunteer, you generally need to have a basic skill set, such as knowledge of machinery, although some programs provide training for volunteers. Sometimes, drivers will be happy to have someone willing to help, which can lead you to learn the skill firsthand.
Many amateur and semi-professional teams need volunteers to do certain jobs. It's a great way to meet lots of people and jump right in for the experience
Step 7. Take part in a NASCAR driving course
Most auto racing venues offer a driving experience from co-operating to racing a fast car, or a driver's seat challenge with an experienced passenger who will guide you with hand signals as you tour the race track.
The “Fantasi” driving school offers safety details and instructions in communicating, learning is carried out on a standard track according to procedures, and the opportunity to drive a race car from 3 to 40 laps on the track
Part 2 of 2: Become a Professional Racer
Step 1. Get an internship at NASCAR
While many racers don't have a college education, earning a title while racing and honing your skills won't hurt you. It's always good to have a degree and a career just in case you don't succeed in your career. Plus, racing companies, including NASCAR, offer student internships.
While the experience of driving a real race car is important if you want to become a NASCAR racer, it is equally important to start thinking about the business in this field of racing. With racing's popularity growing and fans starting to spend big bucks in the industry, some further education in business and communications could give NASCAR drivers an advantage
Step 2. Go to racing school
Different organizations, such as the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), offer driving schools. An organization like SCCA can also help you enter the business world as a worker or inspector, which can lead you to build your career as a racer.
Mazda Road to Indy offers driving schools, championships and other opportunities to build a career in racing.. When you're not following NASCAR, taking part in something like this can be a stepping stone to your career
Step 3. Obtain a license to enter the competition
Before you get behind the wheel, you must apply for a license to enter the competition. This can be a difficult process, but a different organization can help you complete the process.
- There is a slightly different line between people who have racing experience and those who have no experience. Joining a racing school can help you get a license to enter competitions.
- Before obtaining a license to enter the competition, you are required to take a physical test.
- You'll start with a starter or provisional license. After successfully competing in a certain number of races sponsored by a particular organization, the racer is eligible for a full competition license.
Step 4. Don't buy a race car
Race cars are expensive – very expensive. And it's not just race cars that you have to buy, but all things racing related like: haulers, tow trucks and equipment. Race a few seasons before you invest in a race car, and make sure you know how to use and drive the car.
Step 5. Earn money
Most racers say that racing is one of the most expensive sports. Money is needed to race, either from your own money or from sponsors. To meet all the equipment and everything you need, can spend hundreds of millions at the beginning of your career following the racing season.
- One way to get sponsors and money is through connections. To get connections, you have to win races. If you finished your racing season in a higher division with a lower ranking, try to follow the lower division and dominate in that division. It's more impressive to tell your sponsor about your win than it is to tell you that you finished the season fourth or fifth.
- Spread your success. Form a public relations (public relations) team, even your friends or family, and share it on social networks. Create a website, facebook page and create a Twitter account to share your winnings.
Step 6. Be physically fit and stay fit
Physical fitness is important to be a successful racer. The leaner and healthier a racer is, the more he can withstand the heat, gravity, and strain from driving at nearly 322 km/h. Also, a race car can go faster if the driver weighs less.
