2006-10-30 12:05:40 · 10 answers · asked by asher j 2 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
Many great drivers like Michael Schumacher and Alonso started at very young age. Basically go kart is the only thing anyone can drive at such young age.
It's not a pre requistic, but its a simple form of racing, so most beginners would start there
2006-10-30 15:46:22 · answer #1 · answered by Hornet One 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently, yes. Because they need to aquire the skills needed to become a top driver/racer. For example, two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso. He started karting (is it karting?) at age three. And look at him now. Youngest double world champion. Or Michael Schumacher. He started karting at age four and he is now the most successful F1 driver ever. As for NASCAR, I have no proof of it. I am only an F1 expert.
2006-10-31 00:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it helps. Karting is a very good place to start honing your driving skills, reaction times, racing lines, braking, finesse, and engine usage. Most of today's drivers come from karting but there are a few exceptions for example: Jaques Villeneuve
2006-10-30 20:17:09 · answer #3 · answered by Carmina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All might be extreme, but kart racing is no doubt a good place to start learning.
2006-11-03 06:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by Rich G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't have to. But for the cost there is nothing else that feel like a high grip F1 car like a 125cc shifter. Given the lightweightness, braking, accel, and cornering its the cheapest way to start your career
2006-10-31 19:27:16 · answer #5 · answered by Honz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
F1 drivers learn their craft in karting.
Nascar yoikes learn in tractors/harvesters.
Little known fact; a large majority of Nascar rookie pinknecks have tremendous difficulty in adjusting from up-down harvesting to roundy-roundy ovals!!
2006-11-01 01:33:52 · answer #6 · answered by b-b-b-brengun 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thats a very good place to start.Others ar the ledgends and bandalero series.
2006-10-30 22:07:19 · answer #7 · answered by blakree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there are other entry-level classes such as Super-V and quarter midgets.
2006-10-30 23:58:50 · answer #8 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if they have enough money to buy a seat
2006-10-31 15:17:04 · answer #9 · answered by just_me3575 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dale earnhardt jr. is another exception. he started with late models
2006-10-30 20:31:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋