How to Become a NASCAR Driver

You like to drive fast. Most of the time that can only get you a speeding ticket. But if you have dreams of driving fast for a living, become a NASCAR driver. It's not easy. However, if you have determination, persistence and some lucky breaks, you can become a NASCAR driver like Jeff Gordon. Get ready to put the pedal to the metal.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Start young. Race go-carts. Many tracks allow kids younger than the legal driving age to drive on their tracks. If you have access to a local track that permits this, sign up.

2. Visit a local race track. If you can, buy a pit pass. Talk to pit crews, drivers, crew managers and officials. Get a feel for what the sport entails and how to become a NASCAR driver.

3. Get a good education. Though there are no education requirements to become a NASCAR driver, if you are good enough and become popular, chances are you can be interviewed frequently and might be asked to represent a sponsor. You need to be able to speak eloquently and intelligently in front of the camera.

4. Condition your body. Racing requires stamina and endurance. Participate in a physical conditioning routine that strengthens your body. Being thin and toned is more ideal for a NASCAR driver than being heavier.

5. Develop eye-hand coordination. Like most sports, race car driving requires great reflexes. Sharpen them by participating in games like ping-pong or even playing video games.

6. Attend driving courses, or hire an instructor to coach you on the track. Becoming a NASCAR driver is hardly a self-taught endeavor. Seek guidance from professional teachers and coaches.

7. Learn everything there is to know about a car: the engine, the body, the interior—everything. You need to communicate with pit crews, and the more you know, the better you are able to communicate. Being a NASCAR driver is more than driving fast.

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[brandon1992]

on 11/12/2009 my email address is [e-mail]

[brandon1992]

on 11/12/2009 hi my name is brandon morgan i am 17 years old. i would like to know if you could point me into a right direction of a driving school so i could learn how to race better and hopefully become a nascar driver

[mariofiliponij]

on 8/6/2009 on 8/6/2009 on 8/6/2009 Hello my name is MARIO FILIPONI JR. I am about to turn 17 yrs.old.My dream is to become the next BSET NASCAR DRIVER.im determend to become the next nascar LEGIND so if thers anybody out there that can give me pointers or a good school to go to.contact me by email at [e-mail] until then. I WILL BE THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!

[mariofiliponij]

on 8/6/2009 on 8/6/2009 Hello my name is MARIO FILIONI JR. I am about to turn 17 yrs.old.My dream is to become the next BSET NASCAR DRIVER.im determend to become the next nascar LEGIND so if thers anybody out there that can give me pointers or a good school to go to.contact me by email at [e-mail] until then. I WILL BE THE BSET OF THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!

[staceyevans]

on 7/19/2009 I also have to add that I live in Strafford, Missouri. I hope to race on the dirt soon in my area, so that I can gain some reputation, experiece, and something to add to a resume.
If you can tell me anything to help, [e-mail]