How do i get started racing?

May be...

hmmmmm just like me

I am 15 years old. Yes i am a girl. I live in Hutchinson, Ks. Hutch is a boring town with nothing to do. However we do have races at Fun Valley tracks, and i would LOVE to race. Problem is I dont know how to get started. I am starting from nothing. Please help.

Thanks
Brooke =]

talk to parents /family then get a part time job racing cost alot of money and you can help out dont get discouraged most drivers started with nothing unless u paul menard his dad is loaded keep racing and learning and one day youll be at the daytona 500 good luck

Hi Brooke,

This is the advice I give to everyone who asks this similar question! :)

The First Step:

Go to your local race track (dirt or asphalt doesn't matter) and buy a pit pass if possible. Then go in and strike up a conversation with someone. Drivers, crew members and officials are all great resources with different perspectives on what it takes to get started at that track.

As long as they don't have pressing work to do most people will be more than happy to talk to you, but please be courteous.

Ask if they have a minimum age. Many tracks' age limit is lower than the state driving age. If you are too young to race at that track then someone will probably direct you to a local karting association.

There are definitely no "gimmies" here. Hard work, practice, natural skill, luck and money all play a roll in your ability to catch a break.

Becoming a NASCAR driver is not just about your raw racing talent. There are a number of other factors that will determine whether or not you will ever see a green flag in the NASCAR SPRINT Cup series.

Physical Characteristics:

Racing at it's highest level is a physically demanding sport. 500 miles with a 120 degree track temperature can be brutal. A regular exercise program will improve your stamina and help you stay sharp over the course of a long hot race.

Also, a slim and toned driver will have an advantage over one that's heavier. In racing every pound counts and that includes the driver as well as the race car.

Get A Good Education:

In NASCAR sponsors are the true key to success. You need every possible advantage in order to represent the sponsors well.

A good education gives you the ability to speak well in front of the camera.

A racer represents his sponsor everywhere he goes. If you want a quality ride then you need the sponsors' money. Before they will write a check the sponsor needs to believe that you will represent them well.

In the early days of NASCAR you could drop out of school and be successful, with today's high-tech race cars and the ever increasing business side of the sport a high school education is the bare minimum. 1992 Winston Cup Champ Alan Kulwicki was the first ever to have a college degree, now it's becoming more and more common as drivers are realizing the importance of a good education.

Go For It!

Getting all the way to SPRINT Cup is hard work. If you want to do it there is no "little bit." You've got to give it your all, all the time. If you make it you can be a legend, but if you don't make it you'll still have a bunch of fun and learn a lot along the way.

Good luck! And don't forget me when you become rich and famous.

- Now that's my general view of "making" it into the stock car realm. If you have any SPECIFIC questions, please do not hesitate to ask them.

Ryan9 - hope I could be of good help

You need lots of money.

First off is buy a car or kart or bike, whatever you want to race.

Then you have to practice, drive it around. It would help if your dad or friend knows something about cars, so he or she can adjust it to make it drive better.

After you get the feel for driving it, attend some races and watch the drivers. Also, there should be some way as how you can enter the next race, check that out. Sign up, pay the fee, and try your best to race.

If Hutch, KS is a small town, just drive through the fields to practice.

Also, after a few races, try to pick up a local sponsor for the hood of your car.

Good luck, if you have any other questions, just email me.intelisync for palm