2007-06-28 02:43:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ Other - Auto Racing
Start out in go-karts, quater midgets, legend cars, or other low levels. Then as the driver's skills improve, move up into faster and more competitive classes. Also wouldnt hurt to attend racing schools to learn from professionals. The most important thing is seat time, so race as much as possible. Some of the most successful drivers today got to the top because of the hard work and sacrifice by them and their families when young.
Also need to be able to network with other racers and owners to get the drivers name out there. Current Nextel Cup driver Carl Edwards actually used to pass out business cards to promote himself as a driver. The driver also needs learn how to be both personable and marketable to attract potential sponsors (money drives the sport).
If a driver has the talent, personality, and the connections he/she will have a shot to make it to the national ranks.
2007-06-28 02:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by mindcrime828 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Have parents who are big race fans and are willing to spend 10s of thousands on their kids racing career.
2007-06-28 02:52:53 · answer #2 · answered by MooChooser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the old saying is " How do you make a little money in racing, start with a LOT of money"
2007-06-29 10:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by Joe Phx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start off young as possible, in Karting, and work your way up the ladder.
2007-06-28 02:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by Bultimus 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
start out young in kart
succeed
get noticed by people and sponsors
work your way up with the people and sponsors
2007-06-28 02:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by cubscaps33 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't have money, there's no one who will look at you. It's sad but the truth.
2007-06-28 15:44:04 · answer #6 · answered by rob y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋