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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[jtscorpio]

on 5/28/2009 My name is John. I'm 42 yrs old. Still have my fast reflexes and hand-eye coordination. Love to stay in shape. Been to a few racing schools and got some seat time. Left some instructors speechless with my times at some tracks when I have had only driven there the one day. Looking to go all the way some day and show the world. Need to prove myself to someone who can get me there. It's the only thing in my life I can do well. My e-mail is [e-mail] Thanks.

[aaoo]

on 5/24/2009 Hey everyone,Just wanted to see if there is anyone who could need a dedicated, passionate driver? I want to work my way up to the top and become a nascar driver someday. I am 21 and am passionate about everything Nascar. I am local in Daytona Beach, FL and there is someone interested in a young driven driver ;). Email: [e-mail] regards

[lucusbpearce]

on 5/14/2009 Hello my name is Lucus. I am about to turn 26 yrs.old.My dream is to become the next Jeff Gordon.I have a wife and 3 kids. we live in a small mobile home,so i realy have nothing to loose,if it takes 100 driving schools.all my money and all my bones being broken. im determend to become the next nascar legind so if thers anybody out there that can give me pointers are a chance.contact me by email at [e-mail] until then its time to find some good driving schools.

[ifixem66]

on 5/4/2009 Hi. My name is Dave. I'm 43yrs old. I'm from NY. I'm an auto mechanic for more than 20 yrs. 2 things I do very well. One is fix cars,the other is to race them. I have many yrs experience,and I have excellent reflexes. I raced gocarts as a kid and when I got my license, I raced cars as an amatuer on the street. I am the best there is but I never knew how to go about getting into nascar or getting a sponsor. If anyone knows how I can get started or if you are a sponsor that needs a championship scale driver, then I am your driver to sponsor you. This is my email:[e-mail]

[cholcomb]

on 4/22/2009 i am 20 yrs old and i love racing. i race every chance i get. i've always wanted to race in nascar. if there's anyone that can lead me in the right direction to doing so that would be great. my name is cole holcomb. [e-mail]