How To Become A Car Race Driver

The career choice includes two kinds. He/she is either honored like a flowers waving on its head, or else he/she may get disappeared into the silent forests. Those who want like a flower and want to achieve some thing choose a career of creative thinking. Those who want to cross the limit of speed choose the career of car racing driver. People love racing. In earlier days people had interest in watching the races conducted between animals and also the chariot races that were conducted in the ancient times. This profession has evolved by human itself and now it became one of the popular games worldwide. If someone is interested in th field of car racing, then they can opt their career in car racing and can become the driver and can participate in any of the other activities like in technical support and many more. There are different types of car races; one can get knowledge in any specialization according to their interest; for example car racing is not only for adults; even children can participate in many of these races like go-karting. There are also many races conducted between animals and such races can be enjoyed by all the people. This is one of the best career option in which one can start their career in any type of racing and also have prosperous future in that. One can work as a freelance in that career.

Types of car racing include:

• Drag racing
• Formula 1 racing
• NASCAR racing
• Street racing

To be a car race driver, the driver should have the complete knowledge about the technology that how a car works. If some body wants to become a professional racing driver, they need 100 per cent professional approach in the way of working with the team and sponsors, and commitment to looking after their own physical fitness. One should be very dedicated towards their roles and responsibilities. The future of car race driver is very bright, they have so many options after their retirement from this profession. They can become the driving instructor and can do jobs in the automotive industry. Following are the main types of car racing in which people can choose their career according to their skills, Interest and the knowledge.

• Formula racing
• Touring car racing
• Sports car racing
• Production car racing
• One-make racing car
• Stock car racing
• Rallying car racing
• Targa car racing
• Drag racing
• Off-road race
• Kart racing
• Historical racing and many more

The salary of every car race driver depends upon their specialization, experience and type of race. The average salary of car race driver in NASCAR team members is round $30,000-$50,000. For Amateur Drivers the starting salary is round $50,000. For top earners crossed more than $26 million. The average salary of car race driver starts from $100,000 and along with this the driver can get bonus.

There are three main sources from where the car race drivers can earn the salary; basic salary, amount that he or she gets after winning the car race and the payments from the endorsements.

The salary of car race driver also depends upon the company for which the racer is working, location of the race conducted, experience of the car race deriver and according to the role and responsibilities of the driver and type of race, who is endorsing it.

There are many People who are enthusiastic and who dream of crossing the limit of speed, many want to drive without any debar and want to drive as freelance and this can only happen by participating in car race.

Those who are passionate about driving a car without any limit and those who want to touch the sky; best opportunity is to participate in the car race. People also like to watch car race and develops interest to participate in the game that has no limit for speed. Among all professions car race driver is one of the booming profession in young generation and is also very adventurous, in which one have to do practice, needs lot of dedication, lots of money to burn, knowledge about auto parts, and knowledge about the profession is must to have. This profession is full of fun and excitement; one has to get used to it. If anybody is interested in this profession then following are the points that should be kept in mind:

1. Obtain knowledge on which car race best suits and have interest in every specialization; this require skills of:
• Formula racing cars
• Sports racing cars
• Stock racing cars
• Tour racing cars
• One make racing cars
• Historical racing cars
• Kart racing cars
• Production racing cars
• Targa racing cars
• off – road racing of cars
• Drag racing cars

2. Obtain knowledge on type of racings and choose which racing you would like to do, to get knowledge one can read it from newspaper, magazines, Internet and get knowledge from television by watching races on it and can personally meet the racer.

3. Should visit the race tracks and meet the person with the related field and collect knowledge as much as one can gain and make social network of related field.

4. If the candidate is passionate to participate in car race, then in the initial stage he or she has to work there as a part timer like that of selling tickets; they can clean the cars or race tracks. Do these types of jobs in the initial stage which helps one to learn more about this profession.

5. Should join any of the schools that provide the training for that race which one is interesting in.

6. Should try to participate at local level and at school level in order to judge their efficiency. Those who are in this profession are always endeavored to promote adventure things in their life, they have the true spirits of sportsmen and work in team.

Each and every profession needs some eligibility and skills to obtain the job and to succeed in their work. To become a car race driver there is no specific education required, but the driver should know few coursers in which they get trained how to drive in racing and get licensed in order to operate and drive high speed vehicle and driving  which will enhance the skills required for the driving profession. Following are the skills that the car racer should have:

Interpersonal skills: Interpersonal skills include the over all personality of the race driver and communication skills are must so that the racer would be able to speak in front of media.

Outstanding reflexes: Reflection means in response or instantaneous movement in response to a Stimulus. It should be outstanding like when to apply a break and when to take turn and should also possess the analytical skills.

Communication skills: Nowadays communication skill is the basic requirement for every profession, it develops the assertive role while talking; one can understand each other easily and develop the confidence to talk in front of media.

Decision making skills: sports man should develop their decision making skills so that instead of letting things happen one should control on it. If the candidate has decision making skills then he or she will be able to solve the problem on the spot.

Excellent vision: This is the basic requirement for any driver; be it a normal driver or a race driver, they should have a vision of 6/6. Its only then when he gets through the medical checkup round and can then apply for the license.

Self-motivation: Every sports man should be self-motivated only then he/she will able to motivate their team to succeed in their field. If the player is self motivated then they motivate their players to their fullest potential. Motivating players in need of a coach leader depends on the degree of both their ability and their desire.

Self-confidence: Car race driver should be self confident and the driver should have dare to drive the car with full enthusiasm. Self-confidence is the confidence one has in oneself which increases with one’s knowledge and one’s ability. So the driver should have brief knowledge about their specialization.

Coordination: Should have the ability to coordinate with their team.

While driving any vehicle driver has so many responsibilities.  Few of them are:

The various laws, road rules and regulation that one needs to fully understand and in case of race driver they should have the knowledge about the rules and regulation of driving a car on the track.
Should have to practice more on the field.
3. They have the responsibility towards their vehicle also like their maintenance crew chef role, trimming and scoring, fabrication, publicist, role of engineer, check gear box and many more.
4. They have to take decision about the speed of the vehicle like when to speed up and when to slow down.
5. Car race driver also have numerous of non-driving commitments like they don’t just have to drive a car but also have to make special appearances to promote their team, sponsors, and racing organization.
6. To get licensed in order to operate with high-speed vehicles; without this one cannot participate in car racing and also have to develop their skills according to the requirement or to deal with particular vehicle.
7. One of the most important responsibilities of car race driver is to work in a team and should have cooperative and supportive nature and leadership quality.
8. Race driver have to check the following gadgets like:
Checking oil
Checking tire pressure
Changing brake lights
Changing the oil
Changing a flat tire
9. Vehicle should be sent to service on regular basis.
10 Car race drivers have to work in fast-paced working environment, so they have to work with patience and should be friendly with others.
11. Driver has to follow the instructions given by the law while participating in the car race.
`12. One of the main things that the driver has to check is the gas in the vehicle.
13. One should motivate their team member to win the race.
14. So to be a successful person, one should be take the responsibility of handling a team. At the end one and only quality that every successful person has is the ability to take responsibilities. This is only when people can get succeeded in their life.
15. Should participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.
16. Should get time to time training and learn about the latest technology.
17. Should know how to lead their team by motivating them; this is one of the most important responsibilities of car race driver.