How to Get in to Racing?

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find a local track.

go to the track.

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Getting "famous" or just "noticed" in the realm of stock car racing is summed up in this 9 word phrase: "Being at the right place at the right time." It's all about timing yourself to get surrounded by people who can give you a chance at a career in stock car racing. And luck plays a role in it as well! :) Now, unfortunately, I'm not a well-known agent that can "hook" you up with a well-known car owner!lol! I sure as heck would if I could though!:) So...


The first thing is that it is never too early to start. All of the drivers you see on TV every week, no matter the type of cars, started out young (some as early as 4 years old) at their local race track or in karts. The hard part is to prove that you have some ability there, prove yourself there and you'll quickly find yourself moving up through the ranks. Keep it up and you'll find yourself catching the eye of a big name car owner.

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. :)

Ryan9 - hope I could be of good help

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Karts?
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Late Models?
Arca?
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Who will take the checkered flag at Martinsville today?

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Kyle Busch

I am great, I love the new avatar ;)

Kyle Busch will take the win !

Just great and you ?

My usual answer...Jamie McMurray :) He will win sooner or later.

Hmm tough choice... I would say Jeff Burton but im not sure...

So...... my pick is CLINT BOWYER!!! w00t go Bowyer!

And im doing great!!! Stayed up late last night to watch the Formula One race, which had a very exciting final 5 laps. Vettel and Kubica having car-brawl lmao.

Junior ~ Who else? Doin' great!! Great to see ya smilin' my friend! I'm pretty dang happy myself. :))

Hopefully Harvick but we'll see. doin good today and I love Martinsville been twice

my hometown track!!!
how the heck are yall today???????

maybe jeff gordon but i think jimmy jonson is going to win and im doing great

Jeff Gordon or Jimmie Johnson
I'd be better if I thought Jr. had a chance

Clint Bowyer

I'm excellent, how are you?

The pole sitter, Jeff Gordon. And I'm doing great! Enjoy the race!

Hopefully something will happen and the #88 can win..I'd rather Jeff Gordon win than Jimmie Johnson...come on somebody beat Jimmie.

Go Dale Jr & Hms

11..Denny Hamlin.

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Which channel in the UK is showing Formula 1 this year?

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BBC1
Re run being shown at 1.00pm today.

No advert breaks! woooo!

BBC 1.....crap commentary though.

BBC 1, BBCi, (and iplayer)

ten times better than ITV.

If you were a real F1 fan you would have known that already.
Today's race was brilliant.

the BBC 1 channel with more on the website and the red botton. it's great and much better than the Itv coverage.

The BBC have the contract for F1 for the next five years. So every F1 race will be shown on BBC1. They show each race live, but there will always be a repeat and a highlights programme too. Sadly, this means some pretty early mornings/late nights or trying to avoid the news until you see the repeat.

Half of the BBC's commentary team have come over from ITV, so Martin Brundle and Ted Kravitz are still there. I miss Murray Walker though.

And I especially miss Takuma Sato. F1 needs him. He's so much fun to watch. Sure, he hasn't been the most consistent driver, but he's so exciting. I hate you, Torro Rosso, for choosing Sebastien Buemi over Sato.

the channel that the formula 1 is on is bbc 1 the commentary is not great but you can understand what they are saying hope this helped you94 chrysler lebaron convertible gtc

Who else doesn't like the BBC commentary for the F1?

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Martin Brundle is amazing and I love him to bits but Jonathan Legard isn't up to scratch.

What do you think?

Yeah Legard seems a bit rusty to be honest....

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Who else doesn't like the BBC commentary for the F1?

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Martin Brundle is amazing and I love him to bits but Jonathan Legard isn't up to scratch.

What do you think?

Yeah Legard seems a bit rusty to be honest....

I hope Brundle is still doing his pre-race interviews like normal, if not then that is a shot in the foot....samsung lcd 26

Who else doesn't like the BBC commentary for the F1?

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Yeah Legard seems a bit rusty to be honest....

I hope Brundle is still doing his pre-race interviews like normal, if not then that is a shot in the foot....

Martin Brundle is amazing and I love him to bits but Jonathan Legard isn't up to scratch.

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Who else doesn't like the BBC commentary for the F1?

May be...

Martin Brundle is amazing and I love him to bits but Jonathan Legard isn't up to scratch.

What do you think?

Yeah Legard seems a bit rusty to be honest....

I hope Brundle is still doing his pre-race interviews like normal, if not then that is a shot in the foot....foot severed